Sagitta Constellation
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Sagitta, the arrow, is a small northern constellation known for containing the asterism called the Arrow, often associated with the Greek myth of Apollo.
Sagitta Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Sagitta rise | 13:24 | |
Moonrise, 98.6% illuminated  | 17:09 | 44° |
| Sunset | 17:43 | 50° |
| Civil sunset | 18:11 | 56° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:44 | 61° |
| Sagitta transit | 20:24 | 72° |
| Sagitta set | 03:24 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:35 | -2° |
| Moonset | 04:01 | -6° |
Track Sagitta Position Throughout the Night
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Nebulae in the constellation Sagitta
M71
Globular Cluster
A loose globular cluster containing tens of thousands of stars, located approximately 12,000 light-years away in the constellation Sagitta.
Annual motion of Sagitta
| Date | Thu, 27 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:13 |
| Twilight end | 02:55 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 42m |
| Rise | 13:24 |
| Set | 03:24 |
| Elevation at transit | 72° |
| Transit time | 20:24 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 38m 52s", Dec: 19° 01' 39s |
| Magnitude | - |
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The graph illustrates the constellation’s annual visibility pattern and its daily rise, set, and transit times throughout the year.
The vertical axis shows the hours of the day, while the horizontal axis spans the days of the year.
The reddish area marks when the constellation is above the horizon. The white line shows when it reaches its highest point in the sky. View detailed visibility information in a table with rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The vertical axis shows the hours of the day, while the horizontal axis spans the days of the year.
The reddish area marks when the constellation is above the horizon. The white line shows when it reaches its highest point in the sky. View detailed visibility information in a table with 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 used in celestial mapping.
Special thanks to Sky & Telescope Magazine and contributors Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg for producing the charts and tables. Alan MacRobert’s constellation patterns were influenced by the work of H. A. Rey and adjusted to align with earlier traditions.