Where is Cancer right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Cancer Tonight
The best available observing time for Cancer during this observing period is around 05:57, at 68° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How Cancer Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Cancer moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 74° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Cancer position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Cancer
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Elevation | -44° |
| Direction | north-east (65°) |
Cancer Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cancer
| Time | 21:52 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -44° |
| Azimuth | 65° |
Here you can see the current position of Cancer on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Cancer Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 12:00 | 15° | 287° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 13:00 | 1° | 287° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 14:00 | -13° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 15:00 | -28° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 16:00 | -42° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 17:00 | -55° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 18:00 | -66° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 18:49 — Sunset | -71° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 19:00 | -72° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 19:11 — Civil sunset | -71° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 19:36 — Twilight start | -70° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 20:00 | -67° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | -66° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 21:00 | -55° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 22:00 | -42° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 27, 23:00 | -28° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 00:00 | -14° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 01:00 | 0° | 73° | north-east | Very low | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 02:00 | 15° | 73° | north-east | Visible | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 03:00 | 29° | 71° | north-east | Visible | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 04:00 | 43° | 68° | north-east | Visible | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 05:00 | 57° | 60° | north-east | Visible | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | 64° | 52° | north-east | Visible | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 06:00 | 68° | 42° | north-east | Visible | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 06:00 — Twilight end | 69° | 42° | north-east | Twilight | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | 72° | 28° | north-east | Twilight | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 06:47 — Sunrise | 74° | 11° | north | Twilight | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 07:00 | 74° | 360° | north | Daylight | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 08:00 | 68° | 317° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 09:00 | 56° | 300° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 10:00 | 43° | 292° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 11:00 | 29° | 289° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |
| Oct 28, 12:00 | 14° | 287° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 20m | +17° 02′ |