Crater Constellation
Crater, the cup, is a small constellation in the southern sky, representing a cup in Greek mythology, often associated with the god Apollo.
Where is Crater right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Crater Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:36 | -22° |
| Crater rise | 22:34 | |
Moonrise, 11% illuminated  | 23:25 | 9° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:06 | 24° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 28° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 31° |
| Crater transit | 03:45 | 36° |
| Moonset | 10:47 | -21° |
Track Crater position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Crater
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Twilight start | 13:52 |
| Twilight end | 00:29 |
| Twilight duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 22:30 |
| Set | 08:51 |
| Elevation at transit | 36° |
| Transit time | 03:41 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 16m 21s", Dec: -14° 04' 42s |
Deep-sky objects in Crater
NGC3537 NED02
Galaxy
NGC3537 NED02 is a galaxy in the constellation Crater, spanning approximately 1.4 arcseconds in the sky.
NGC3836 NED01
Galaxy
NGC3836 NED01 is a galaxy in the constellation Crater, spanning approximately 0.4 arcseconds in the sky.
