Where is Grus right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 44° above the horizon toward the south.
Where and When to Look for Grus Tonight
The best available observing time for Grus during this observing period is around 19:35, at 45° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How Grus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Grus moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 45° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track Grus position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Grus
| Constellation | Grus |
| Elevation | 44° |
| Direction | south (171°) |
Grus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Grus
| Time | 19:00 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 44° |
| Azimuth | 171° |
Here you can see the current position of Grus 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.
Grus Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 12:00 | -17° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -7° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | 4° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | 14° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | 24° | 141° | south-east | Daylight | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | 33° | 147° | south-east | Daylight | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | 40° | 158° | south-east | Twilight | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | 44° | 171° | south | Visible | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | 45° | 186° | south | Visible | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | 41° | 200° | south-west | Visible | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 35° | 210° | south-west | Visible | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 27° | 218° | south-west | Visible | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 17° | 223° | south-west | Visible | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | 6° | 225° | south-west | Very low | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | -4° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | -15° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | -25° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 04:29 — Astronomical night ends | -29° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 04:53 — Twilight end | -33° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | -33° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -36° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 05:41 — Sunrise | -38° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | -40° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | -44° | 189° | south | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | -45° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | -41° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | -35° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | -26° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -16° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 22h 21m | −44° 52′ |