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Lynx Constellation

Lynx

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Open the interactive guide to Lynx’s position and path tonight

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.

Where is Lynx right now?

The center of the constellation is currently 47° above the horizon toward the north-east.

Lynx Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Lynx rise14:02
Astronomical observing session begins20:2747°
Moonrise, 11% illuminated 23:2576°
Lynx transit00:2782°
Astronomical observing session ends01:0680°
Civil sunrise01:3875°
Sunrise02:0870°
Moonset10:470°

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Annual motion of Lynx

Time
DateSat, 7 November 2026
Twilight start13:52
Twilight end00:29
Twilight duration11h 37m
Rise13:58
Set10:49
Elevation at transit82°
Transit time00:23
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 07h 58m 19s", Dec: 47° 38' 15s

Deep-sky objects in Lynx

NGC2683

Galaxy

NGC2683
↗ 20:27 ↘ 01:06 ↑ 83°
☼ 9.7 ✣ 9'
NGC2683 is a galaxy with apparent magnitude 9.69 in the constellation Lynx, spanning approximately 9.5 arcseconds in the sky.
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IC0463

Galaxy

IC0463
↗ - ↘ - ↑ 80°
☼ - ✣ 16.8"
IC0463 is a galaxy in the constellation Lynx, spanning approximately 0.3 arcseconds in the sky.
More about IC0463

NGC2429

Galaxy Pair

NGC2429
↗ - ↘ - ↑ 78°
☼ - ✣ 2'
NGC2429 is a galaxy pair in the constellation Lynx, spanning approximately 2.3 arcseconds in the sky.
More about NGC2429

NGC2473

Galaxy

NGC2473
↗ - ↘ - ↑ 73°
☼ - ✣ 31.2"
NGC2473 is a galaxy in the constellation Lynx, spanning approximately 0.5 arcseconds in the sky.
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NGC2666

Open Cluster

NGC2666
↗ 20:27 ↘ 01:06 ↑ 85°
☼ - ✣ -
NGC2666 is an open cluster in the constellation Lynx.
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NGC2829

Galaxy Pair

NGC2829
↗ 20:27 ↘ 01:06 ↑ 79°
☼ - ✣ 36"
NGC2829 is a galaxy pair in the constellation Lynx, spanning approximately 0.6 arcseconds in the sky.
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Bright stars in Lynx

Alsciaukat

Star

Alsciaukat
↗ 20:27 ↘ 01:06 ↑ 87°
☼ 4.3 ✣ -
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