Where is Canis Major right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 8° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Where and When to Look for Canis Major Tonight
The best available observing time for Canis Major during this observing period is around 00:27, at 27° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How Canis Major Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Canis Major moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 27° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Canis Major position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Canis Major
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | 8° |
| Direction | south-east (129°) |
Canis Major Passage Through Night
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Current position of Canis Major
| Time | 20:42 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 8° |
| Azimuth | 129° |
Here you can see the current position of Canis Major 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.
Canis Major Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | -72° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | -72° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | -64° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | -54° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | -43° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | -31° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | -20° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | -9° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | 1° | 122° | south-east | Very low | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | 11° | 133° | south-east | Visible | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | 18° | 145° | south-east | Visible | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | 24° | 158° | south-east | Visible | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | 27° | 173° | south | Visible | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | 26° | 189° | south | Visible | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | 25° | 196° | south-west | Visible | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | 23° | 203° | south-west | Visible | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | 23° | 204° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | 20° | 211° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | 17° | 217° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | 17° | 217° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | 10° | 229° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | 0° | 239° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | -10° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | -21° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | -32° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | -44° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | -55° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | -65° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | -72° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -72° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 37m | −23° 04′ |