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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Gacrux Observation Details

Gacrux

Gacrux Daily Motion

Gacrux 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.
Gacrux 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.

Gacrux Visibility Timetable on June 18

Gacrux Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Gacrux is always below the horizon-
Gacrux transit20:17-7°
Astrosession begin23:06-13°
Moon Rise, 56.6% illuminated01:22-26°
Astrosession end03:59-46°
Moon Set13:33-38°

Track Gacrux Position Throughout the Night

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Gacrux - Red Giant Star

Gacrux is the third-brightest star in the constellation Crux and the twenty-fifth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a red giant star located about 88 light-years away from Earth.

Gacrux has an apparent magnitude of 1.63 and is one of the most prominent stars in the Southern Hemisphere.

Finder Chart for Gacrux

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Object nameGacrux
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Gacrux coordinates12.519428999999999, -57.113212
Center coordinates12.519428999999999, -57.113212

Gacrux Passage Through Night

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Current position of Gacrux

Time06:55
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Gacrux elevation-68°
Gacrux Azimuth148°
Here you can see the current position of the Gacrux on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Gacrux's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Gacrux

Time
DateWed, 18 June 2025
Twighlight start23:01
Twighlight end03:54
Twighlight duration5h 53m
RiseGacrux is always down
SetGacrux is always down
Elevation at transit-7°
Transit time20:17
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 12h 31m 09s", Dec: -57° 06' 47s
Magnitude2
ConstellationCrux
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Gacrux, 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 Gacrux 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.