Where is Crux right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Crux Tonight
Crux is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 9° below the horizon near 05:00.
How Crux Moves Across the Sky
Crux remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 9° toward the south.
Track Crux position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Crux
| Constellation | Crux |
| Elevation | -49° |
| Direction | south-east (139°) |
Crux Passage Through Night
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Current position of Crux
| Time | 20:48 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -49° |
| Azimuth | 139° |
Here you can see the current position of Crux on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Crux Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -42° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -50° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -57° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -64° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -69° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -70° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -68° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -62° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -55° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -47° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -40° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -32° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -26° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -22° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -20° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -20° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -17° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -15° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -15° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -12° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -10° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -9° | 181° | south | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -11° | 189° | south | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -13° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -17° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -22° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -28° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -35° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -42° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 20m | −59° 30′ |