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 | 14:22 | -11° |
| Moonset | 18:26 | -22° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 01:11 | -61° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:52 | -60° |
Moonrise, 9.3% illuminated  | 07:31 | -38° |
Track Circinus position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Circinus
| Date | Tue, 15 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:40 |
| Twilight end | 03:15 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 35m |
| Rise | Circinus is always down |
| Set | Circinus is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -11° |
| Transit time | 14:18 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 46m 53s", Dec: -63° 54' 43s |