Crux–Centaurus Milky Way Tonight: Visibility, Position and Best Viewing Time
Crux–Centaurus Milky Way visibility on 2026-09-10
Crux–Centaurus Milky Way is Not visible tonight
Crux–Centaurus Milky Way rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Crux–Centaurus Milky Way is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 5.8% illuminated  | 03:03 | -56° |
| Crux–Centaurus Milky Way transit | 12:22 | -7° |
| Moonset | 16:43 | -21° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:53 | -36° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:16 | -54° |
Track Crux–Centaurus Milky Way position throughout the night
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A bright southern Milky Way stretch around the Southern Cross and Centaurus. 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 Crux–Centaurus Milky Way
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| Object name | Crux–Centaurus Milky Way |
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| Crux–Centaurus Milky Way coordinates | 12.5, -60 |
| Center coordinates | 12.5, -60 |
Crux–Centaurus Milky Way Passage Through Night
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Current position of Crux–Centaurus Milky Way
| Time | 08:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -19° |
| Azimuth | 153° |
Here you can see the current position of Crux–Centaurus Milky Way 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 Crux–Centaurus Milky Way 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 | Crux–Centaurus Milky Way is always below the horizon |
| Set | Crux–Centaurus Milky Way is always below the horizon |
| Elevation at transit | -7° |
| Transit time | 12:18 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 30m 00s", Dec: -60° 00' 00s |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Crux–Centaurus Milky Way, 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 Crux–Centaurus Milky Way is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Crux–Centaurus Milky Way is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of crux-centaurus-milky-way
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 12h 30m 00s |
| Declination | -60° 00′ 00″ |
| Elevation | -18.6° |
| Azimuth | 153.2° |