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Chamaeleon Constellation

Chamaeleon

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

Chamaeleon, the chameleon, is a small constellation in the southern sky named after the lizard, known for its faint stars.

Where is Chamaeleon right now?

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

Chamaeleon Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Chamaeleon is always below the horizon-
Astronomical observing session begins20:36-39°
Moonrise, 11% illuminated 23:25-34°
Astronomical observing session ends01:06-32°
Chamaeleon transit02:35-31°
Moonset10:47-44°

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Annual motion of Chamaeleon

Time
DateSat, 7 November 2026
Twilight start13:52
Twilight end00:29
Twilight duration11h 37m
RiseChamaeleon is always down
SetChamaeleon is always down
Elevation at transit-31°
Transit time02:31
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 10h 06m 05s", Dec: -81° 06' 12s

Deep-sky objects in Chamaeleon

IC2631

Nebula

IC2631
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IC2631 is a nebula in the constellation Chamaeleon.
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IC2884

Association of stars

IC2884
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IC2884 is an association of stars in the constellation Chamaeleon.
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