Grus Constellation
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Grus, the crane, is a constellation in the southern sky that represents the bird crane, known for its graceful long neck.
Grus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Grus rise | 17:52 | |
| Grus transit | 20:33 | 8° |
| Grus set | 23:15 | |
Moonrise, 34% illuminated  | 23:38 | -2° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 03:09 | -31° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:10 | -41° |
| Moonset | 14:14 | -28° |
Track Grus position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Grus
| Date | Tue, 6 October 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:06 |
| Twilight end | 03:34 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 28m |
| Rise | 17:48 |
| Set | 23:11 |
| Elevation at transit | 8° |
| Transit time | 20:29 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 21m 35s", Dec: -44° 52' 50s |