The US Virgin Islands Best Guide

Home | Message Board | Travel Board

Can we see The Southern Cross?

Notifications
Clear all

Can we see The Southern Cross?

 

Please Register / Login to take part in discussions about the Virgin Islands.


Travel Message Board
Last Post by Anonymous 22 years ago
4 Posts
1 Users
0 Reactions
7,328 Views
RSS
 ihorizon
(@ihorizon)
Posts: 1
 

Howdy: Me again....

We are getting pumped for our trip. We will be leaving in just a little over a week. Next week is our last week before we start being on vacation!!

I have yet, another question: Will it be possible to see The Southern Cross in the nighttime skies?

I've never seen it before and would like to see it.

Thanks!

John Bradley
Auburn, Ga

 
Posted : May 31, 2002 6:01 am
 Japher
(@Japher)
Posts: 1
 

Good Question.

St. Thomas is at 19.2' N Latitude, you can only see it pass 27'N and not really all year until passed 20'N. I think its high time is around May. I would say you can, but I don't know. Hope someone does.

 
Posted : May 31, 2002 12:58 pm
 Japher
(@Japher)
Posts: 1
 

Someone asked this question on another forum and got some replies, go check it out. It's on the www.caribline.com forums. Go to May 6th and 7th threads.

 
Posted : May 31, 2002 4:33 pm
 Candace
(@Candace)
Posts: 1
 

St. Thomas is actually 18.2 deg.N, and yes, you can see the Southern Cross if you have a nice view of the southern horizon...

 
Posted : June 1, 2002 3:25 pm
Forum Jump:
  Previous Topic
Next Topic  

St. Thomas Activities

Set sail on top-rated charters, explore underwater wonders with scuba diving, encounter exotic animals, and venture into the wild with kayaking and ecotours. Feel the adrenaline with parasailing, aerial tours, and water sports for a memorable vacation.
Book Your St. Thomas Adventure Now
Virgin Islands Books & Maps