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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Vega Observation Details

Vega

Vega Daily Motion


Vega will be visible until December, 25, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.

Vega Visibility Timetable on June 18

Vega Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Vega rise17:34
Sunset21:0130°
Civil sunset21:3636°
Astrosession begin23:0653°
Moon Rise, 56.6% illuminated01:2278°
Vega transit02:2189°
Astrosession end03:5971°
Civil sunrise05:3054°
Sunrise06:0448°
Vega set11:09
Moon Set13:33-11°

Track Vega Position Throughout the Night

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Vega - Main Sequence Star

Vega is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra and the fifth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a main sequence star located about 25 light-years away from Earth.

Vega is notable for being one of the most studied stars and was the first star other than the Sun to be photographed. With an apparent magnitude of 0.03, it is also one of the key reference points for calibrating astronomical brightness scales.

Finder Chart for Vega

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Object nameVega
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Vega coordinates18.61564, 38.783691999999995
Center coordinates18.61564, 38.783691999999995

Vega Passage Through Night

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Current position of Vega

Time11:38
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Vega elevation-3°
Vega Azimuth31°
Here you can see the current position of the Vega on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Vega's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Vega

Time
DateWed, 18 June 2025
Twighlight start23:01
Twighlight end03:54
Twighlight duration5h 53m
Rise17:34
Set11:09
Elevation at transit89°
Transit time02:21
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 18h 36m 56s", Dec: 38° 47' 01s
Magnitude0
ConstellationLyra
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Vega, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Vega is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.