Canis Minor Constellation
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Canis Minor, the lesser dog, is a small constellation in the northern sky, containing the bright star Procyon, part of the Winter Triangle asterism.
Canis Minor Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Canis Minor Transit | 17:22 | 57° |
| Sunset | 20:42 | 34° |
| Civil sunset | 21:14 | 28° |
| Canis Minor Set | 23:43 | |
| Astrosession begin | 00:20 | -7° |
| Moon Rise, 63.3% illuminated | 02:01 | -25° |
| Astrosession end | 05:03 | -43° |
| Canis Minor Rise | 10:56 | |
| Moon Set | 12:06 | 13° |
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.
Annual motion of Canis Minor
| Date | Tue, 20 May 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 22:36 |
| Twighlight end | 04:18 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 41m |
| Rise | 10:56 |
| Set | 23:39 |
| Elevation at transit | 57° |
| Transit time | 17:18 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 37m 15s", Dec: 06° 38' 31s |
| Magnitude | - |
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The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Canis Minor, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Canis Minor is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Canis Minor is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
Acknowledgements
We gratefully acknowledge the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for defining and standardizing the official constellation boundaries, which provide a consistent framework for celestial mapping.
Special thanks to Sky & Telescope Magazine and contributors Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg for their collaboration in producing the charts and tables. The constellation patterns, drawn by Alan MacRobert, were influenced by the work of H. A. Rey and thoughtfully adjusted to align with earlier traditions.