Microscopium Constellation
Microscopium, the microscope, is a faint constellation in the southern sky introduced by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century.
Where is Microscopium right now?
Although Microscopium is currently 49° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, Microscopium will be 54° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, Microscopium will be 54° above the horizon toward the south.
Microscopium Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Microscopium rise | 12:10 | |
| Moonset | 12:38 | 6° |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 55° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 55° |
| Microscopium transit | 18:09 | 55° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:33 | 54° |
| Microscopium set | 00:08 | |
Moonrise, 37.5% illuminated  | 00:10 | -0° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:53 | -51° |
Track Microscopium position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Microscopium
| Date | Tue, 3 November 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:55 |
| Twilight end | 04:24 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 12:06 |
| Set | 00:04 |
| Elevation at transit | 55° |
| Transit time | 18:05 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 57m 18s", Dec: -35° 04' 48s |
Deep-sky objects in Microscopium
IC5049
Galaxy Pair
IC5049 is a galaxy pair in the constellation Microscopium, spanning approximately 1.2 arcseconds in the sky.