Hydrus Constellation
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Hydrus, the water snake, is a southern constellation that represents a small snake in the water, known for containing the bright star Beta Hydri.
Hydrus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Hydrus is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 24% illuminated  | 10:43 | -47° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:10 | -44° |
| Moonset | 20:07 | -35° |
| Hydrus transit | 01:58 | -20° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:54 | -22° |
Track Hydrus position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Hydrus
| Date | Thu, 17 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:37 |
| Twilight end | 03:17 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 40m |
| Rise | Hydrus is always down |
| Set | Hydrus is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -20° |
| Transit time | 01:58 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 36m 42s", Dec: -72° 29' 30s |