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.
Track Acrux position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Acrux Tonight
Acrux is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 11° below the horizon near 11:00.
How Acrux Moves Across the Sky
Acrux remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south toward the south. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 11° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Acrux
| Constellation | Crux |
| Elevation | -36° |
| Direction | south-west (214°) |
| Right Ascension | 12h 26m |
| Declination | −63° 05′ |
| Magnitude | 0.77 |
Acrux Passage Through Night
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Current position of Acrux
| Time | 18:02 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -36° |
| Azimuth | 214° |
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 |
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| Sep 21, 12:00 | -11° | 183° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 21, 13:00 | -12° | 190° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 21, 14:00 | -15° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 21, 15:00 | -19° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 21, 16:00 | -24° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 21, 17:00 | -30° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 21, 18:00 | -36° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 21, 19:00 | -43° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 21, 20:00 | -49° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 21, 21:00 | -56° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 21, 22:00 | -61° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 21, 23:00 | -64° | 188° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 00:00 | -64° | 172° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 01:00 | -61° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 02:00 | -56° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 03:00 | -49° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 03:28 — Astronomical night ends | -46° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 03:59 — Twilight end | -43° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 04:00 | -43° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 04:29 — Civil sunrise | -39° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 04:57 — Sunrise | -36° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 05:00 | -36° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 06:00 | -29° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 07:00 | -24° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 08:00 | -19° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 09:00 | -15° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 10:00 | -12° | 170° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 11:00 | -11° | 177° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 22, 12:00 | -11° | 184° | south | Below horizon |