Acrux Observation Details
Acrux Daily Motion
Acrux is said to be "never-rising." It is always below the horizon and remain out of view, regardless of the time of year or night.Acrux will be visible until January, 1, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Acrux Visibility Timetable on December 22
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Acrux is always below the horizon | - | |
| Acrux transit | 06:56 | -13° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:48 | -67° |
| Moon Rise, 57% illuminated | 23:50 | -42° |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | -13° |
| Moon Set | 12:24 | -32° |
Track Acrux Position Throughout the Night
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Acrux - Multiple Star System
Acrux is the brightest star in the constellation Crux and the thirteenth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a multiple star system located about 320 light-years away from Earth.
Acrux has an apparent magnitude of 0.77 and consists of two main stars, both of which are hot blue stars. It is a key feature of the Southern Cross asterism.
Finder Chart for Acrux
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| Object name | Acrux |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Acrux coordinates | 12.443311, -63.099092000000006 |
| Center coordinates | 12.443311, -63.099092000000006 |
Acrux Passage Through Night
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Current position of Acrux
| Time | 00:02 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Acrux elevation | -40° |
| Acrux Azimuth | -145° |
Here you can see the current position of the Acrux on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Acrux's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Acrux
| Date | Mon, 23 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:48 |
| Twighlight end | 06:11 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 23m |
| Rise | Acrux is always down |
| Set | Acrux is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -13° |
| Transit time | 06:48 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 12h 26m 35s", Dec: -63° 05' 56s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Crux |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Acrux, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Acrux is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Acrux is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.