Aquila Constellation
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Aquila, the eagle, is a constellation in the northern sky, known for its bright star Altair, part of the Summer Triangle asterism.
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Aquila Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Sunset | 16:19 | 57° |
| Aquila Transit | 16:31 | 57° |
| Civil sunset | 16:47 | 57° |
| Moon Set | 17:20 | 56° |
| Aquila Set | 22:44 | |
| Astrosession begin | 00:39 | -22° |
| Astrosession end | 04:26 | -48° |
| Moon Rise, 4.4% illuminated | 07:37 | -29° |
| Aquila Rise | 10:13 |
Track Aquila Position Throughout the Night
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Annual motion of Aquila
| Date | Fri, 24 October 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 17:42 |
| Twighlight end | 03:50 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | 10:13 |
| Set | 22:40 |
| Elevation at transit | 57° |
| Transit time | 16:27 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 30m 07s", Dec: 04° 50' 20s |
| Magnitude | - |
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The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Aquila, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Aquila is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Aquila is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
Acknowledgements
We gratefully acknowledge the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for defining and standardizing the official constellation boundaries, which provide a consistent framework for celestial mapping.
Special thanks to Sky & Telescope Magazine and contributors Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg for their collaboration in producing the charts and tables. The constellation patterns, drawn by Alan MacRobert, were influenced by the work of H. A. Rey and thoughtfully adjusted to align with earlier traditions.