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The Eridanus constellation

Best placed in August. It straddles the celestial equator, so it is visible from essentially anywhere on Earth at the right time of year.

Where and when

Best monthAugust
Right ascension3.5h
Declination-18°
Line segments1

Finding it

Eridanus is centred near right ascension 3.5 hours, declination -18°. It straddles the celestial equator, so it is visible from essentially anywhere on Earth at the right time of year.

It reaches its highest point in the sky around local midnight in August, which is when it is easiest to pick out. Earlier in the year it rises before dawn; later, it is already setting in the evening.

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