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.
Where and When to Look for Vega Tonight
The highest sampled position of Vega is near 13:00: 68° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Twilight.
Vega will remain visible until December 26, 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 24-hour period, Vega moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 89° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Track Vega position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Vega
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Direction | north-west (335°) |
| Right Ascension | 18h 36m |
| Declination | +38° 47′ |
| Magnitude | 0.03 |
Vega Passage Through Night
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Current position of Vega
| Time | 20:57 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Azimuth | 335° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 80° | 267° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 68° | 276° | west | Best view |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 57° | 282° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 46° | 288° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 35° | 294° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 25° | 301° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 15° | 308° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 7° | 316° | north-west | Very low |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 0° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -6° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -10° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -11° | 359° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -10° | 11° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -9° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -7° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -7° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -4° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -2° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -1° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 5° | 42° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 13° | 50° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 23° | 58° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 33° | 64° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 44° | 71° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 55° | 77° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 66° | 83° | east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 77° | 90° | east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 89° | 143° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 79° | 268° | west | Daylight |