When Is Acrux Visible During the Year?

See how Acrux visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

Acrux will remain visible until September 15, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Acrux

Based on the amount of time Acrux is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are March 2027, April 2027, February 2027.

Acrux Visibility Throughout the Year

Acrux visibility on 2026-11-13

Acrux Visible from early morning until sunrise

Acrux rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 7% illuminated	08:06	26°
Acrux transit	09:00	27°
Acrux set	14:59
Astronomical observing session begins	18:59	-23°
Moonset	20:32	-27°
Acrux rise	02:57
Astronomical observing session ends	04:28	10°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:53	13°
Civil sunrise	05:19	15°
Sunrise	05:41	17°

Track Acrux position throughout the night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Acrux changing position in the night sky.

Acrux Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date