Lynx Constellation
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Lynx, the lynx, is a faint northern constellation. Its name refers to the animal known for its sharp sight, symbolizing the challenge of finding its dim stars.
Lynx Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 25.9% illuminated  | 11:16 | 28° |
| Lynx rise | 19:36 | |
| Moonset | 20:29 | 5° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:56 | 7° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:21 | 75° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:51 | 78° |
| Sunrise | 05:19 | 80° |
| Lynx transit | 05:21 | 80° |
Track Lynx position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Lynx
| Date | Sun, 18 October 2026 |
| Twilight start | 17:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:49 |
| Twilight duration | 10h 55m |
| Rise | 19:32 |
| Set | 15:03 |
| Elevation at transit | 80° |
| Transit time | 05:17 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 58m 19s", Dec: 47° 38' 15s |