Grus Constellation
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Grus, the crane, is a constellation in the southern sky that represents the bird crane, known for its graceful long neck.
Grus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 23.7% illuminated  | 00:50 | -11° |
| Moonset | 14:44 | -23° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:39 | -0° |
| Grus rise | 17:44 | |
| Grus transit | 20:25 | 8° |
| Grus set | 23:07 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:12 | -43° |
Track Grus position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Grus
| Date | Wed, 7 October 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:05 |
| Twilight end | 03:35 |
| Twilight duration | 10h 30m |
| Rise | 17:44 |
| Set | 23:07 |
| Elevation at transit | 8° |
| Transit time | 20:25 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 21m 35s", Dec: -44° 52' 50s |