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.
Track Gacrux position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Gacrux Tonight
Gacrux is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 4° below the horizon near 10:00.
How Gacrux Moves Across the Sky
Gacrux remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 4° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Gacrux
| Constellation | Crux |
| Elevation | -67° |
| Direction | south-east (156°) |
| Right Ascension | 12h 31m |
| Declination | −57° 06′ |
| Magnitude | 1.59 |
Gacrux Passage Through Night
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Current position of Gacrux
| Time | 23:01 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -67° |
| Azimuth | 156° |
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.
Gacrux Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | -8° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | -12° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | -17° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | -24° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | -31° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | -39° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | -47° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | -55° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | -62° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | -68° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | -70° | 178° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | -68° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | -62° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | -54° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | -46° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | -38° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -31° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | -30° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | -27° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | -24° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | -23° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | -21° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | -17° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | -11° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | -7° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | -5° | 173° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | -4° | 181° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | -6° | 189° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | -8° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon |