Carina Constellation
Double-click to unlock the map.
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.
Carina Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Carina is always below the horizon | - | |
| Carina Transit | 12:33 | -8° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:41 | -40° |
Moon Rise, 85.7% illuminated  | 21:02 | -50° |
| Astrosession end | 02:43 | -59° |
| Moon Set | 08:17 | -21° |
Track Carina Position Throughout the Night
← Sat, 4 July 2026 →
| Time | |
| Altitude | |
| Azimuth |
Shift the map to change the time and observe Carina changing position in the night sky.
Nebulae in the constellation Carina
Toby Jug Nebula (IC2220)
Reflection Nebula
IC2220 is a reflection nebula with apparent magnitude in the constellation Carina, spanning approximately 5 arcseconds in the sky.
tet Car Cluster (IC2602)
Open Cluster
IC2602 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude in the constellation Carina, spanning approximately 48 arcseconds in the sky.
Carina Nebula (NGC3372)
HII Ionized region
NGC3372 is a hii ionized region with apparent magnitude 3.00 in the constellation Carina, spanning approximately 2 arcminutes in the sky.
Wishing Well Cluster (NGC3532)
Open Cluster
NGC3532 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 3.00 in the constellation Carina, spanning approximately 12 arcseconds in the sky.
Annual motion of Carina
| Date | Sat, 4 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:19 |
| Twighlight end | 01:54 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 34m |
| Rise | Carina is always down |
| Set | Carina is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -8° |
| Transit time | 12:29 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 12m 57s", Dec: -60° 46' 23s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Carina, 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 Carina 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. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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 Carina 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. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.