⭐ Vega (star)

Vega (alpha Lyr) is a A0V star at 25.0 light-years, magnitude 0.03, in the Lyre constellation.

J2000 coordinates

Hipparcos number:HIP 91262
Bayer designation:alpha Lyr
Constellation:Lyre (Lyr)
Right Ascension (RA):279.234735° (18:36:56)
Declination (Dec):38.783689°
Visual magnitude:0.03
Spectral type:A0V
Distance:25.0 light-years

Visible now?

In Sao Paulo (2026-06-12 11:32): altitude -62.7°, azimuth 310.2°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.

In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -64.6°, azimuth 314.1°.

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