2 CVn Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 2 CVn right now?
2 CVn is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 5° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 5.86.
2 CVn visibility on 2026-11-06
2 CVn Visible from sunset until late evening
2 CVn rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 19° |
| 2 CVn transit | 04:48 | 89° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | 28° |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 10° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 7° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 3° |
| 2 CVn set | 13:51 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -1° |
| 2 CVn rise | 19:42 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 43° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 49° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 55° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 60° |
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Star system description: 2 CVn
A double or multiple star system in Canes Venatici.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 11.6″; a telescope may be needed to split it.
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: 2 CVn
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 12161+4040 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 2 CVn |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 12h 16m 07s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 40° 39' 36s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.86 |
| Secondary magnitude | 8.71 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 11.6″ |
| Position angle | 260° |
| Discovery year | 1782 |
| Last observed | 2017 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | M1III+F7V |
| Number of observations | 82 |
Notes
- Y: Different parallaxes indicate a non-physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for 2 CVn
2 CVn Passage Through Night
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Current position of 2 CVn
| Time | 20:28 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 5° |
| Azimuth | 39° |
Here you can see the current position of 2 CVn 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 2 CVn Visible Throughout the Year?
2 CVn will remain visible until August 19, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 19:38 |
| Set | 13:43 |
| Elevation at transit | 89° |
| Transit time | 04:40 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 16m 07s", Dec: 40° 39' 36s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 2 CVn, 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 2 CVn is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 2 CVn is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 2 CVn
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 12h 16m 08s |
| Declination | 40° 39′ 37″ |
| Magnitude | 5.86 |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 5.2° |
| Azimuth | 38.9° |