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Hydrus Constellation

Hydrus

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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.

Where is Hydrus right now?

It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Hydrus Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Hydrus is always below the horizon-
Hydrus transit19:06-22°
Astronomical observing session begins20:42-24°
Moonrise, 11% illuminated 23:25-31°
Astronomical observing session ends01:06-38°
Moonset10:47-48°

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Annual motion of Hydrus

Time
DateSat, 7 November 2026
Twilight start13:52
Twilight end00:29
Twilight duration11h 37m
RiseHydrus is always down
SetHydrus is always down
Elevation at transit-22°
Transit time19:03
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 02h 36m 42s", Dec: -72° 29' 30s

Deep-sky objects in Hydrus

NGC0643A

Open Cluster

NGC0643A
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -29°
☼ - ✣ -
NGC0643A is an open cluster in the constellation Hydrus.
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NGC0796

Open Cluster

NGC0796
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -26°
☼ - ✣ 1'
NGC0796 is an open cluster in the constellation Hydrus, spanning approximately 1.2 arcseconds in the sky.
More about NGC0796

NGC1557

Open Cluster

NGC1557
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -20°
☼ - ✣ 7'
NGC1557 is an open cluster in the constellation Hydrus, spanning approximately 7.2 arcseconds in the sky.
More about NGC1557

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