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 | - | |
| Circinus transit | 12:05 | -11° |
Moonrise, 43.8% illuminated  | 12:36 | -11° |
| Moonset | 22:29 | -60° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 23:03 | -62° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 | -44° |
Track Circinus position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Circinus
| Date | Tue, 20 October 2026 |
| Twilight start | 17:47 |
| Twilight end | 03:47 |
| Twilight duration | 10h 59m |
| Rise | Circinus is always down |
| Set | Circinus is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -11° |
| Transit time | 12:01 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 46m 53s", Dec: -63° 54' 43s |