Pavo Constellation
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Pavo, the peacock, is a southern constellation representing a peacock, known for its bright star Peacock (Alpha Pavonis).
Pavo Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Pavo is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 31.2% illuminated  | 23:22 | -23° |
| Moonset | 14:56 | -25° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:26 | -14° |
| Pavo transit | 19:19 | -14° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:45 | -48° |
Track Pavo Position Throughout the Night
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Nebulae in the constellation Pavo
IC4974 NED02
Galaxy
IC4974 NED02 is a galaxy with apparent magnitude in the constellation Pavo, spanning approximately 0.7 arcseconds in the sky.
Annual motion of Pavo
| Date | Mon, 7 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:07 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 13m |
| Rise | Pavo is always down |
| Set | Pavo is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -14° |
| Transit time | 19:15 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 16m 21s", Dec: -66° 34' 55s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation |
The graph illustrates the constellation’s annual visibility pattern and its daily rise, set, and transit times throughout the year.
The vertical axis shows the hours of the day, while the horizontal axis spans the days of the year.
The reddish area marks when the constellation is above the horizon. The white line shows when it reaches its highest point in the sky. View detailed visibility information in a table with rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The vertical axis shows the hours of the day, while the horizontal axis spans the days of the year.
The reddish area marks when the constellation is above the horizon. The white line shows when it reaches its highest point in the sky. View detailed visibility information in a table with rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Acknowledgements
We gratefully acknowledge the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for defining and standardizing the official constellation boundaries used in celestial mapping.
Special thanks to Sky & Telescope Magazine and contributors Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg for producing the charts and tables. Alan MacRobert’s constellation patterns were influenced by the work of H. A. Rey and adjusted to align with earlier traditions.