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, 16% illuminated  | 09:41 | -82° |
| Grus rise | 19:06 | |
| Moonset | 19:28 | 2° |
| Grus transit | 21:48 | 8° |
| Grus set | 00:30 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 02:25 | -13° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:53 | -26° |
Track Grus position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Grus
| Date | Thu, 17 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:37 |
| Twilight end | 03:17 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 40m |
| Rise | 19:02 |
| Set | 00:26 |
| Elevation at transit | 8° |
| Transit time | 21:44 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 21m 35s", Dec: -44° 52' 50s |