Vela Constellation
Vela, the sails, is a southern constellation that was once part of Argo Navis, representing the sails of a ship.
Where is Vela right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Vela Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:36 | -21° |
Moonrise, 11% illuminated  | 23:25 | -4° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:06 | -0° |
| Vela rise | 01:11 | |
| Vela transit | 01:33 | 0° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 0° |
| Vela set | 01:54 | |
| Moonset | 10:47 | -60° |
Track Vela position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Vela
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Twilight start | 13:52 |
| Twilight end | 00:29 |
| Twilight duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 01:07 |
| Set | 01:50 |
| Elevation at transit | 0° |
| Transit time | 01:29 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 03m 58s", Dec: -49° 54' 52s |
Deep-sky objects in Vela
Bright stars in Vela
Alsephina
Star
Alsephina, also known as Delta Velorum, is a bright star in the constellation Vela. It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and visible from the southern hemisphere.
Suhail
Star
Suhail, also known as Lambda Velorum, is a bright star in the constellation Vela. It is one of the brightest stars in the southern hemisphere night sky and serves as a navigational marker for celestial observers.
