When Is Canis Minor Visible During the Year?

See how Canis Minor 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 Minor will become visible again around September 8 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See Canis Minor

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

Canis Minor Visibility Throughout the Year

Canis Minor visibility on 2026-09-07

Canis Minor Visible from early morning until sunrise

Canis Minor rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Canis Minor transit	07:41	59°
Canis Minor set	14:01
Moonset	14:56	-11°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-45°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-22°
Canis Minor rise	01:18
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	23°
Twilight end	03:45	29°
Civil sunrise	04:17	35°
Sunrise	04:44	40°

Track Canis Minor Position Throughout the Night

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

Canis Minor Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date