Crater Constellation
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Crater, the cup, is a small constellation in the southern sky, representing a cup in Greek mythology, often associated with the god Apollo.
Crater Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Crater transit | 09:38 | 39° |
| Crater set | 14:53 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:16 | -40° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | -66° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:08 | -2° |
| Crater rise | 04:19 | |
| Civil sunrise | 04:39 | 4° |
| Sunrise | 05:06 | 9° |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 20° |
Track Crater position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Crater
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:13 |
| Twilight end | 03:36 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 04:19 |
| Set | 14:49 |
| Elevation at transit | 39° |
| Transit time | 09:34 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 16m 21s", Dec: -14° 04' 42s |