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 | - | |
| Octans transit | 21:10 | -34° |
Moonrise, 34% illuminated  | 23:38 | -34° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 03:08 | -37° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:10 | -38° |
| Moonset | 14:14 | -38° |
Track Octans position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Octans
| Date | Tue, 6 October 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:06 |
| Twilight end | 03:34 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 28m |
| Rise | Octans is always down |
| Set | Octans is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -34° |
| Transit time | 21:06 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 58m 30s", Dec: -86° 10' 58s |