Carina Constellation
Carina, the keel, is a southern constellation that was once part of the larger Argo Navis and contains Canopus, the second-brightest star in the sky.
Where is Carina right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Carina Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:36 | -30° |
Moonrise, 80.7% illuminated  | 23:01 | -13° |
| Carina rise | 00:51 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 06:00 | 27° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:24 | 28° |
| Carina transit | 06:40 | 28° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 28° |
| Moonset | 11:37 | 6° |
| Carina set | 12:30 |
Track Carina position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Carina
| Date | Sat, 31 October 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:59 |
| Twilight end | 05:31 |
| Twilight duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 00:51 |
| Set | 12:30 |
| Elevation at transit | 28° |
| Transit time | 06:40 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 12m 57s", Dec: -60° 46' 23s |
Deep-sky objects in Carina
Bright stars in Carina
Canopus
Star
Canopus is the second brightest star, situated in the constellation Carina. It is a massive and luminous star, prominent in the southern hemisphere night sky.
Miaplacidus
Star
Miaplacidus, also known as Beta Carinae, is a bright star in the constellation Carina. It is one of the most prominent stars in the southern hemisphere night sky.
Avior
Star
Avior, also known as Epsilon Carinae, is a bright star in the constellation Carina. It is one of the prominent stars in the southern hemisphere night sky.
