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.
Where and When to Look for Gacrux Tonight
The best available observing time for Gacrux during this observing period is around 04:28, at 12° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Gacrux will become visible again around December 20 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Gacrux is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Gacrux Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Gacrux moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Gacrux position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Gacrux
| Constellation | Crux |
| Elevation | -13° |
| Direction | south-east (150°) |
| Right Ascension | 12h 31m |
| Declination | −57° 06′ |
| Magnitude | 1.59 |
Gacrux Passage Through Night
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Current position of Gacrux
| Time | 01:23 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -13° |
| Azimuth | 150° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 12:00 | 23° | 204° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 13:00 | 16° | 209° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 14:00 | 9° | 212° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 15:00 | 1° | 213° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 16:00 | -8° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 17:00 | -15° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 18:00 | -22° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 19:00 | -28° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 20:00 | -31° | 190° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 21:00 | -33° | 181° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 22:00 | -32° | 171° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 23:00 | -28° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 00:00 | -23° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 01:00 | -16° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 02:00 | -8° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 03:00 | 0° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 04:00 | 8° | 148° | south-east | Very low |
| Nov 13, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 12° | 149° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 04:53 — Twilight end | 15° | 150° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 05:00 | 16° | 151° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 18° | 152° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 05:41 — Sunrise | 20° | 154° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 06:00 | 22° | 155° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 07:00 | 28° | 162° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 08:00 | 32° | 170° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 09:00 | 33° | 180° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 10:00 | 32° | 189° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 11:00 | 28° | 198° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 12:00 | 23° | 205° | south-west | Daylight |