Crater Constellation
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Crater, the cup, is a small constellation in the southern sky, representing a cup in Greek mythology, often associated with the god Apollo.
Crater Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 16% illuminated  | 09:41 | 36° |
| Moonset | 19:28 | -41° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 02:25 | -36° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:53 | -18° |
| Crater rise | 05:26 | |
| Crater transit | 10:41 | 39° |
Track Crater position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Crater
| Date | Thu, 17 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:37 |
| Twilight end | 03:17 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 40m |
| Rise | 05:22 |
| Set | 15:52 |
| Elevation at transit | 39° |
| Transit time | 10:37 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 16m 21s", Dec: -14° 04' 42s |