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Is the Southern Cross Visible from Panama?

-- | February 24, 2016

Question: We will be visiting Panama from April 2-8. Will we be able to see the southern cross and where and at what time should we look for it. Thanks! — Cheryl

Answer: You should be able to see the Southern Cross (the constellation Crux) in the southern sky from any location in Panama rising around 9PM, transiting around 1AM, and setting around 5AM local time. If you are looking for it when it transits just look south at about 25 degrees above the horizon and you should have no trouble spotting it.

Jeff Mangum

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