Octans Constellation
Octans, the octant, is a faint constellation in the southern sky, known for containing the south celestial pole star, Sigma Octantis.
Where is Octans right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Octans Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Octans is always below the horizon | - | |
| Octans transit | 15:29 | -36° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:42 | -39° |
Moonrise, 11% illuminated  | 23:25 | -42° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:06 | -43° |
| Moonset | 10:47 | -39° |
Track Octans position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Octans
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Twilight start | 13:52 |
| Twilight end | 00:29 |
| Twilight duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | Octans is always down |
| Set | Octans is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -36° |
| Transit time | 15:25 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 58m 30s", Dec: -86° 10' 58s |
