Auriga Constellation
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Auriga, the charioteer, is a constellation in the northern sky with the bright star Capella, one of the brightest stars visible from Earth.
Auriga Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Auriga Transit | 10:47 | 86° |
Moon Rise, 61.1% illuminated  | 13:11 | 62° |
| Sunset | 18:30 | 8° |
| Civil sunset | 19:03 | 4° |
| Auriga Set | 19:36 | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:54 | -2° |
| Moon Set | 23:56 | -9° |
| Auriga Rise | 01:55 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:38 | 5° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:17 | 10° |
| Sunrise | 03:49 | 15° |
Track Auriga Position Throughout the Night
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Nebulae in the constellation Auriga
Flaming Star Nebula (IC0405)
Nebula
IC0405 is a nebula with apparent magnitude 10.00 in the constellation Auriga, spanning approximately 50 arcseconds in the sky.
M38
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 100 stars, located approximately 4,200 light-years away in the constellation Auriga.
M36
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 60 stars, visible to the naked eye under dark skies, located approximately 4,100 light-years away in the constellation Auriga.
M37
Open Cluster
A rich open star cluster containing over 500 stars, located approximately 4,500 light-years away in the constellation Auriga.
Annual motion of Auriga
| Date | Thu, 25 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:25 |
| Twighlight end | 01:52 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 28m |
| Rise | 01:55 |
| Set | 19:32 |
| Elevation at transit | 86° |
| Transit time | 10:43 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 47m 55s", Dec: 41° 32' 16s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Auriga, 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 Auriga 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 Auriga 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.