Ara Constellation
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Ara, the altar, is a southern constellation symbolizing an altar in Greek mythology, located near the constellations Scorpius and Centaurus.
Ara Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Ara is always below the horizon | - | |
Moon Rise, 16.9% illuminated  | 08:54 | -67° |
| Ara Transit | 20:32 | -7° |
| Moon Set | 21:09 | -8° |
| Astrosession begin | 00:26 | -19° |
| Astrosession end | 02:55 | -34° |
Track Ara Position Throughout the Night
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Ara changing position in the night sky.
Nebulae in the constellation Ara
Rim Nebula (NGC6188)
Nebula
NGC6188 is a nebula with apparent magnitude in the constellation Ara, spanning approximately 20 arcseconds in the sky.
Annual motion of Ara
| Date | Mon, 20 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:08 |
| Twighlight end | 02:09 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 1m |
| Rise | Ara is always down |
| Set | Ara is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -7° |
| Transit time | 20:28 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 13m 09s", Dec: -60° 00' 00s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Ara, 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 Ara 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. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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 Ara 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. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.