Vela Constellation
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Vela, the sails, is a southern constellation that was once part of Argo Navis, representing the sails of a ship.
Vela Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Vela transit | 07:26 | 3° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:16 | -73° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | -67° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:08 | -7° |
| Vela rise | 05:42 | |
| Vela set | 09:01 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | -24° |
Track Vela position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Vela
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:13 |
| Twilight end | 03:36 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 05:42 |
| Set | 09:01 |
| Elevation at transit | 3° |
| Transit time | 07:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 03m 58s", Dec: -49° 54' 52s |