Where is Octans right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Octans Tonight
Octans is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 36° below the horizon near 15:00.
How Octans Moves Across the Sky
Octans remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south toward the south. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 36° toward the south.
Track Octans position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Octans
| Constellation | Octans |
| Elevation | -39° |
| Direction | south (185°) |
Octans Passage Through Night
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Current position of Octans
| Time | 20:45 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -39° |
| Azimuth | 185° |
Here you can see the current position of Octans on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Octans Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -38° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -37° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -36° | 178° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -36° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -36° | 181° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -36° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -37° | 183° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -38° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -38° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -39° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -40° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -41° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -42° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -43° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -43° | 183° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -43° | 183° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -43° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -43° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -44° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -44° | 181° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -44° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -43° | 178° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -43° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -42° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -41° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -40° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -39° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -38° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -38° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 22h 58m | −86° 10′ |