Coalsack Tonight: Visibility, Position and Best Viewing Time
Coalsack visibility on 2026-09-10
Coalsack is Not visible tonight
Coalsack rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Coalsack is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 5.8% illuminated  | 03:03 | -57° |
| Coalsack transit | 12:45 | -10° |
| Moonset | 16:43 | -21° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:53 | -34° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:16 | -56° |
Track Coalsack position throughout the night
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A dark cloud beside the Southern Cross, silhouetted against the Milky Way. Because this region covers a large area of sky, positions and times are calculated for a point near its center. Other parts may cross the horizon at different times, and the map marker does not show an exact boundary.
Finder Chart for Coalsack
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| Object name | Coalsack |
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| Coalsack coordinates | 12.8833, -62.5 |
| Center coordinates | 12.8833, -62.5 |
Coalsack Passage Through Night
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Current position of Coalsack
| Time | 08:23 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Azimuth | 153° |
Here you can see the current position of Coalsack 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.
When Is Coalsack Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Thu, 10 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:49 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:10 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 8h 21m |
| Rise | Coalsack is always below the horizon |
| Set | Coalsack is always below the horizon |
| Elevation at transit | -10° |
| Transit time | 12:41 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 52m 59s", Dec: -62° 30' 00s |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Coalsack, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Coalsack is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Coalsack is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of coalsack
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 12h 52m 60s |
| Declination | -62° 30′ 00″ |
| Elevation | -22.7° |
| Azimuth | 152.9° |