Furud Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Furud right now?
Furud is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 37° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.96.
Furud visibility on 2026-11-10
Furud Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Furud rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 0.3% illuminated  | 05:34 | 44° |
| Moonset | 17:59 | -39° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:59 | -27° |
| Furud rise | 21:04 | |
| Furud transit | 03:03 | 60° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 54° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 50° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 46° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 42° |
| Furud set | 09:02 |
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Star system description: Furud
A double or multiple star system in Canis Major.
Pair AB (169.6″; magnitudes 2.96 and 7.81) is the binocular candidate in the catalog model. Actual resolution depends on magnification and stability.
The diagram uses the latest WDS measurements; north is up and east is right. Measurements may be from different years. Unconnected groups are arranged separately; close pairs may merge, and pairs without reliable geometry are omitted.
Technical details: Furud
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 06203-3004 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | ζ CMa |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 06h 20m 18s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -30° 03' 48s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 2.96 |
| Secondary magnitude | 7.81 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 169.6″ |
| Position angle | 340° |
| Discovery year | 1833 |
| Last observed | 2016 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | B2.5V |
| Number of observations | 16 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Furud
Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.
| Component | Primary magnitude | Secondary magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle | Last observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB (binoculars) | 2.96 | 7.81 | 169.6″ | 340° | 2016 |
| Aa,Ab | 3.60 | 3.80 | — | — | 2025 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for Furud
Furud Passage Through Night
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Current position of Furud
| Time | 00:02 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Azimuth | 129° |
Here you can see the current position of Furud 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.
When Is Furud Visible Throughout the Year?
Furud will remain visible until May 11, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Wed, 11 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:56 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 27m |
| Rise | 21:00 |
| Set | 08:58 |
| Elevation at transit | 60° |
| Transit time | 02:59 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 20m 18s", Dec: -30° 03' 48s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Furud, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Furud is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Furud is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Furud
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 06h 20m 19s |
| Declination | -30° 03′ 48″ |
| Magnitude | 2.96 |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | 37.5° |
| Azimuth | 129.1° |