Pyxis Constellation
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Pyxis, the compass, is a faint southern constellation named by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille, representing a compass on a ship's navigation tool.
Pyxis Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Set | 12:27 | -50° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:15 | -50° |
| Pyxis Rise | 22:47 | |
| Moon Rise, 57% illuminated | 23:50 | 10° |
| Pyxis Transit | 03:19 | 26° |
| Astrosession end | 06:46 | 10° |
| Civil sunrise | 07:20 | 5° |
| Pyxis Set | 07:51 |
Track Pyxis Position Throughout the Night
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Pyxis changing position in the night sky.
Annual motion of Pyxis
| Date | Sun, 22 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:44 |
| Twighlight end | 06:07 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 23m |
| Rise | 22:47 |
| Set | 07:51 |
| Elevation at transit | 26° |
| Transit time | 03:19 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 08h 52m 49s", Dec: -23° 57' 04s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Pyxis, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Pyxis is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Pyxis is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
Acknowledgements
We gratefully acknowledge the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for defining and standardizing the official constellation boundaries, which provide a consistent framework for celestial mapping.
Special thanks to Sky & Telescope Magazine and contributors Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg for their collaboration in producing the charts and tables. The constellation patterns, drawn by Alan MacRobert, were influenced by the work of H. A. Rey and thoughtfully adjusted to align with earlier traditions.