Where is γ² Vel right now?
γ² Vel is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 9° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 1.79.
Where and When to Look for γ² Vel Tonight
The highest sampled position of γ² Vel is near 06:00: 40° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Twilight.
How γ² Vel Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, γ² Vel moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track γ² Vel position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of γ² Vel
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Direction | south-east (138°) |
| Magnitude | 1.8 |
γ² Vel Passage Through Night
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Current position of γ² Vel
| Time | 01:51 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Azimuth | 138° |
Here you can see the current position of γ² Vel 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.
γ² Vel Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 26, 12:00 | 8° | 222° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 13:00 | -2° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 14:00 | -12° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 15:00 | -22° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 16:00 | -30° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 17:00 | -38° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 18:00 | -42° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 18:49 — Sunset | -44° | 181° | south | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 19:00 | -44° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 19:12 — Civil sunset | -44° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 19:36 — Twilight start | -43° | 170° | south | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 20:00 | -42° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | -42° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 21:00 | -37° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 22:00 | -29° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 26, 23:00 | -20° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 00:00 | -10° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 01:00 | 0° | 137° | south-east | Very low | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 02:00 | 10° | 139° | south-east | Visible | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 03:00 | 20° | 142° | south-east | Visible | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 04:00 | 28° | 148° | south-east | Visible | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 05:00 | 35° | 157° | south-east | Visible | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 05:36 — Astronomical night ends | 38° | 163° | south-east | Visible | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 06:00 | 40° | 168° | south-east | Visible | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 06:00 — Twilight end | 40° | 168° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | 41° | 174° | south | Twilight | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 06:47 — Sunrise | 41° | 179° | south | Twilight | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 07:00 | 41° | 182° | south | Daylight | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 08:00 | 39° | 195° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 09:00 | 34° | 206° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 10:00 | 26° | 214° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 11:00 | 18° | 219° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |
| Oct 27, 12:00 | 8° | 222° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 09m | −47° 20′ |