Puppis Constellation
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Puppis, the stern, is a southern constellation that represents the stern of a ship, once part of the larger constellation Argo Navis.
Puppis Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Puppis Transit | 11:33 | 20° |
| Moon Set | 15:07 | 4° |
| Puppis Set | 15:38 | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:39 | -43° |
Moon Rise, 26.4% illuminated  | 23:49 | -84° |
| Astrosession end | 02:47 | -50° |
| Puppis Rise | 07:25 |
Track Puppis Position Throughout the Night
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Nebulae in the constellation Puppis
M47
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 500 stars, located approximately 1,600 light-years away in the constellation Puppis.
M46
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 500 stars, located approximately 5,400 light-years away in the constellation Puppis.
M93
Open Cluster
Open star cluster features a rich stellar population and is located in the Milky Way's disk.
Annual motion of Puppis
| Date | Fri, 10 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:16 |
| Twighlight end | 01:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 42m |
| Rise | 07:25 |
| Set | 15:34 |
| Elevation at transit | 20° |
| Transit time | 11:29 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 37m 08s", Dec: -32° 09' 07s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Puppis, 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 Puppis 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 Puppis 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.