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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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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

TimeElevation
Aquila Rise11:16
Sunset16:4056°
Moon Rise, 98.7% illuminated16:5557°
Civil sunset17:0757°
Aquila Transit17:3057°
Astrosession begin17:3757°
Aquila Set23:43
Astrosession end04:13-44°
Moon Set07:05-42°

Track Aquila Position Throughout the Night

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Annual motion of Aquila

Time
DateWed, 8 October 2025
Twighlight start18:03
Twighlight end03:36
Twighlight duration10h 33m
Rise11:12
Set23:39
Elevation at transit57°
Transit time17:26
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 19h 30m 07s", Dec: 04° 50' 20s
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Constellation
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.

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.