Vega Tonight: Visibility, Position and Best Viewing Time
Is Vega Visible Tonight?
From your location, Vega is visible from sunset until early morning. Its current altitude, direction, rise and set times, and finder chart are shown below.
When Is the Best Time to See Vega Tonight?
The best time to observe Vega tonight is around 18:20, when it is about 88° above the horizon.
Where is Vega right now?
Vega is located in the constellation LYRA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:20 local time. At that moment, Vega will be 88° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:20 local time. At that moment, Vega will be 88° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Vega visibility on 2026-09-11
Vega Visible from sunset until early morning
Vega rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 1.7% illuminated  | 04:14 | -8° |
| Moonset | 17:09 | 75° |
| Sunset | 17:21 | 78° |
| Civil sunset | 17:49 | 83° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:20 | 88° |
| Vega transit | 18:24 | 89° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:51 | 84° |
| Vega set | 02:54 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:17 | -3° |
| Vega rise | 09:50 |
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 name | Vega |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| Vega coordinates | 18.61564, 38.783691999999995 |
| Center coordinates | 18.61564, 38.783691999999995 |
Vega Passage Through Night
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Current position of Vega
| Time | 07:04 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -13° |
| Azimuth | 8° |
Here you can see the current position of Vega 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 Vega Visible Throughout the Year?
Vega will remain visible until December 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 11 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:47 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:11 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 8h 24m |
| Rise | 09:50 |
| Set | 02:50 |
| Elevation at transit | 89° |
| Transit time | 18:20 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 36m 56s", Dec: 38° 47' 01s |
| Magnitude | 0 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Vega, 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 Vega is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Vega is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Vega
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 36m 56s |
| Declination | 38° 47′ 01″ |
| Magnitude | 0.03 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | -13.4° |
| Azimuth | 7.6° |
| Spectral type | A0Vvar |