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 | - | |
| Ara transit | 15:57 | -7° |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 16:51 | -8° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:54 | -10° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:03 | -67° |
| Moonset | 06:07 | -59° |
Track Ara position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Ara
| Date | Mon, 28 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:23 |
| Twilight end | 03:31 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 8m |
| Rise | Ara is always down |
| Set | Ara is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -7° |
| Transit time | 15:53 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 13m 09s", Dec: -60° 00' 00s |