Where is Acrux right now?
Acrux is located in the constellation CRUX. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Acrux Tonight
The best available observing time for Acrux during this observing period is around 04:28, at 10° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Acrux will remain visible until September 15, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Acrux is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Acrux Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Acrux moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 27° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Acrux position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Acrux
| Constellation | Crux |
| Elevation | -10° |
| Direction | south-east (155°) |
| Right Ascension | 12h 26m |
| Declination | −63° 05′ |
| Magnitude | 0.77 |
Acrux Passage Through Night
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Current position of Acrux
| Time | 01:23 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -10° |
| Azimuth | 155° |
Here you can see the current position of Acrux 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.
Acrux Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 12:00 | 19° | 200° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 13:00 | 13° | 204° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 14:00 | 7° | 206° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 15:00 | 0° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 16:00 | -7° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 17:00 | -13° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 18:00 | -19° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 19:00 | -23° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 20:00 | -26° | 187° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 21:00 | -27° | 180° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 22:00 | -26° | 172° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 23:00 | -23° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 00:00 | -18° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 01:00 | -13° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 02:00 | -6° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 03:00 | 0° | 153° | south-east | Very low |
| Nov 13, 04:00 | 7° | 154° | south-east | Very low |
| Nov 13, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 10° | 155° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 04:53 — Twilight end | 13° | 156° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 05:00 | 13° | 156° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 15° | 158° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 05:41 — Sunrise | 17° | 159° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 06:00 | 19° | 160° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 07:00 | 23° | 166° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 08:00 | 26° | 173° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 09:00 | 27° | 180° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 10:00 | 26° | 188° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 11:00 | 23° | 195° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 12:00 | 18° | 200° | south-west | Daylight |