When Is Canis Major Visible During the Year?

See how Canis Major visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

Canis Major will remain visible until May 11, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Canis Major

Based on the amount of time Canis Major is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

Canis Major Visibility Throughout the Year

Canis Major visibility on 2026-09-07

Canis Major Visible from early morning until sunrise

Canis Major rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonset	14:56	-40°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-75°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-29°
Canis Major rise	01:54
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	13°
Twilight end	03:45	17°
Civil sunrise	04:17	21°
Sunrise	04:44	24°
Canis Major transit	06:38	30°

Track Canis Major Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Canis Major changing position in the night sky.

Canis Major Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date