Vela Constellation
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Vela, the sails, is a southern constellation that was once part of Argo Navis, representing the sails of a ship.
Vela Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 34% illuminated  | 23:38 | -42° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 03:09 | -13° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:10 | -6° |
| Vela rise | 05:34 | |
| Vela transit | 07:14 | 3° |
| Vela set | 08:53 | |
| Moonset | 14:14 | -37° |
Track Vela position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Vela
| Date | Tue, 6 October 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:06 |
| Twilight end | 03:34 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 28m |
| Rise | 05:31 |
| Set | 08:49 |
| Elevation at transit | 3° |
| Transit time | 07:10 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 03m 58s", Dec: -49° 54' 52s |