Octans Constellation
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Octans, the octant, is a faint constellation in the southern sky, known for containing the south celestial pole star, Sigma Octantis.
Octans Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Octans is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 18% illuminated  | 10:26 | -41° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:37 | -34° |
| Moonset | 19:34 | -34° |
| Octans transit | 20:27 | -34° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:20 | -39° |
Track Octans position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Octans
| Date | Sat, 17 October 2026 |
| Twilight start | 17:55 |
| Twilight end | 03:48 |
| Twilight duration | 10h 53m |
| Rise | Octans is always down |
| Set | Octans is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -34° |
| Transit time | 20:23 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 58m 30s", Dec: -86° 10' 58s |