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 | 17:59 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 1° |
| Grus transit | 20:41 | 8° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 7° |
| Grus set | 23:23 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:08 | -40° |
| Moonset | 12:53 | -43° |
Track Grus position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Grus
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:13 |
| Twilight end | 03:36 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 17:56 |
| Set | 23:19 |
| Elevation at transit | 8° |
| Transit time | 20:37 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 21m 35s", Dec: -44° 52' 50s |