HY Vel Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is HY Vel right now?
HY Vel is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 21° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 4.79.
HY Vel visibility on 2026-10-27
HY Vel Visible from early morning until sunrise
HY Vel rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 98.9% illuminated  | 19:51 | -38° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -38° |
| HY Vel rise | 01:30 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | 31° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 33° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 34° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 35° |
| HY Vel transit | 07:21 | 36° |
| Moonset | 08:26 | 34° |
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Star system description: HY Vel
A double or multiple star system in Vela.
No reliable observing recommendation is available for the measured pair.
The diagram uses the latest WDS measurements; north is up and east is right. Measurements may be from different years. Unconnected groups are arranged separately; close pairs may merge, and pairs without reliable geometry are omitted.
Technical details: HY Vel
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 08424-5307 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | HY Vel |
| Constellation | Vela |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 08h 42m 25s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -53° 06' 50s |
| Component | A,BC |
| Primary magnitude | 4.79 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.45 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 76.3″ |
| Position angle | 311° |
| Discovery year | 1836 |
| Last observed | 2025 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | B3IV+B8s |
| Number of observations | 24 |
4 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of HY Vel
Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.
| Component | Primary magnitude | Secondary magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle | Last observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A,BC | 4.79 | 5.45 | 76.3″ | 311° | 2025 |
| BC | 5.57 | 7.90 | 0.6″ | 168° | 2018 |
| BC,D | 5.45 | 9.90 | 60.5″ | 267° | 2025 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for HY Vel
HY Vel Passage Through Night
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Current position of HY Vel
| Time | 03:57 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Azimuth | 150° |
Here you can see the current position of HY 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.
When Is HY Vel Visible Throughout the Year?
HY Vel will remain visible until May 21, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Wed, 28 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 01:26 |
| Set | 13:09 |
| Elevation at transit | 36° |
| Transit time | 07:17 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 42m 25s", Dec: -53° 06' 50s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Vela |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of HY Vel, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when HY Vel is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when HY Vel is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of HY Vel
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 08h 42m 25s |
| Declination | -53° 06′ 51″ |
| Magnitude | 4.79 |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | 20.9° |
| Azimuth | 149.9° |