Where is Vela right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Vela Tonight
The highest sampled position of Vela is near 01:38: 0° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Very low.
How Vela Moves Across the Sky
Vela remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 0° toward the south.
Track Vela position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Vela
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | -21° |
| Direction | south-east (139°) |
Vela Passage Through Night
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Current position of Vela
| Time | 20:38 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -21° |
| Azimuth | 139° |
Here you can see the current position of Vela on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Vela Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -71° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -78° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -79° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -72° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -63° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -53° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -44° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -34° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -26° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -18° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -11° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -6° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -2° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -1° | 171° | south | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 0° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 0° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 0° | 181° | south | Very low | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 0° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 0° | 186° | south | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -2° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -6° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -11° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -17° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -25° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -33° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -43° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -52° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -62° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -71° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 03m | −49° 54′ |