Where is Vega right now?
Vega is located in the constellation LYRA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 24° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 0.03.
Twilight begins at 21:53 local time. At that moment, Vega will be 24° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 21:53 local time. At that moment, Vega will be 24° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track Vega position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Vega Tonight
The best observable position of Vega is near 17:00: 79° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
Vega will remain visible until December 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Vega is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Vega Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Vega moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 79° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Vega
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Direction | north-west (302°) |
| Right Ascension | 18h 36m |
| Declination | +38° 47′ |
| Magnitude | 0.03 |
Vega Passage Through Night
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Current position of Vega
| Time | 21:53 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 302° |
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.
Vega Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | 43° | 69° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | 54° | 73° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | 66° | 77° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | 78° | 79° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | 88° | 19° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | 79° | 282° | north-west | Best view |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | 67° | 283° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 55° | 286° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 44° | 291° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 33° | 296° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 23° | 302° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | 13° | 309° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | 4° | 317° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | -3° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | -9° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | -13° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -14° | 358° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | -14° | 360° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | -14° | 4° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | -13° | 10° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | -13° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | -12° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | -9° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | -3° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | 4° | 43° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | 13° | 51° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | 22° | 57° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | 33° | 64° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | 44° | 69° | north-east | Daylight |