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37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Chamaeleon Constellation

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

Chamaeleon Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Chamaeleon is always below the horizon-
Moonrise, 25.9% illuminated 11:16-32°
Moonset20:29-46°
Astronomical observing session begins21:21-45°
Astronomical observing session ends04:21-31°
Chamaeleon transit07:29-28°

Track Chamaeleon position throughout the night

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Annual motion of Chamaeleon

Time
DateSun, 18 October 2026
Twilight start17:54
Twilight end03:49
Twilight duration10h 55m
RiseChamaeleon is always down
SetChamaeleon is always down
Elevation at transit-28°
Transit time07:25
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 10h 06m 05s", Dec: -81° 06' 12s