Gacrux Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Gacrux right now?
Gacrux is located in the constellation CRUX. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Gacrux visibility on 2026-09-22
Gacrux is Not visible tonight
Gacrux rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Gacrux is always below the horizon | - | |
| Gacrux transit | 11:36 | -4° |
Moonrise, 69.9% illuminated  | 14:39 | -12° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:33 | -38° |
| Moonset | 00:43 | -67° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:28 | -47° |
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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 name | Gacrux |
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| Gacrux coordinates | 12.51943, -57.11321 |
| Center coordinates | 12.51943, -57.11321 |
Gacrux Passage Through Night
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Current position of Gacrux
| Time | 15:32 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -17° |
| Azimuth | 209° |
Here you can see the current position of Gacrux 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.
When Is Gacrux Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Wed, 23 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:31 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:26 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 56m |
| Rise | Gacrux is always down |
| Set | Gacrux is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -4° |
| Transit time | 11:32 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 31m 09s", Dec: -57° 06' 47s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Crux |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Gacrux, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Gacrux is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Gacrux is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Gacrux
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 12h 31m 10s |
| Declination | -57° 06′ 48″ |
| Magnitude | 1.59 |
| Constellation | Crux |
| Elevation | -16.8° |
| Azimuth | 209.2° |
| Spectral type | M4III |