Circinus Constellation
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Circinus, the compass, is a small, faint constellation in the southern hemisphere introduced by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century.
Circinus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Circinus is always below the horizon | - | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 02:02 | -60° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:15 | -48° |
Moonrise, 0.3% illuminated  | 06:21 | -34° |
| Circinus transit | 12:32 | -11° |
| Moonset | 16:55 | -24° |
Track Circinus position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Circinus
| Date | Mon, 12 October 2026 |
| Twilight start | 17:58 |
| Twilight end | 03:40 |
| Twilight duration | 10h 42m |
| Rise | Circinus is always down |
| Set | Circinus is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -11° |
| Transit time | 12:28 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 46m 53s", Dec: -63° 54' 43s |