Vela Constellation
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Vela, the sails, is a southern constellation that was once part of Argo Navis, representing the sails of a ship.
Vela Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Vela transit | 07:49 | 3° |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 16:51 | -56° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:54 | -66° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:03 | -10° |
| Vela rise | 06:06 | |
| Moonset | 06:07 | 0° |
| Vela set | 09:25 |
Track Vela position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Vela
| Date | Mon, 28 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:23 |
| Twilight end | 03:31 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 8m |
| Rise | 06:06 |
| Set | 09:25 |
| Elevation at transit | 3° |
| Transit time | 07:45 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 03m 58s", Dec: -49° 54' 52s |