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Longitude:
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Apus Constellation

Apus

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Open the interactive guide to Apus’s position and path tonight

Apus, the bird of paradise, is a small constellation in the southern hemisphere known for its representation of a bird without feet.

Where is Apus right now?

It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Apus Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Apus is always below the horizon-
Apus transit08:57-26°
Astronomical observing session begins20:42-54°
Moonrise, 11% illuminated 23:25-51°
Astronomical observing session ends01:06-45°
Moonset10:47-27°

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Annual motion of Apus

Time
DateSat, 7 November 2026
Twilight start13:52
Twilight end00:29
Twilight duration11h 37m
RiseApus is always down
SetApus is always down
Elevation at transit-26°
Transit time08:53
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 16h 25m 42s", Dec: -75° 35' 50s

Deep-sky objects in Apus

IC4499

Globular Cluster

IC4499
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -40°
☼ 8.6 ✣ 5'
IC4499 is a globular cluster with apparent magnitude 8.56 in the constellation Apus, spanning approximately 5.1 arcseconds in the sky.
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