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 10° below the horizon near 10:00.
How Acrux Moves Across the Sky
Acrux remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 10° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Acrux
| Constellation | Crux |
| Elevation | -62° |
| Direction | south-east (163°) |
| Right Ascension | 12h 26m |
| Declination | −63° 05′ |
| Magnitude | 0.77 |
Acrux Passage Through Night
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Current position of Acrux
| Time | 23:01 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -62° |
| Azimuth | 163° |
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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| Oct 16, 12:00 | -14° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | -17° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | -22° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | -27° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | -34° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | -40° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | -47° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | -54° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | -59° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | -63° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | -64° | 178° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | -62° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | -58° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | -52° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | -45° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | -38° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -33° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | -32° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | -30° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | -26° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | -26° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | -24° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | -20° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | -16° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | -13° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | -11° | 174° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | -10° | 181° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | -11° | 188° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | -14° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon |