Cor Caroli Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Cor Caroli right now?
Cor Caroli is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Cor Caroli visibility on 2026-11-06
Cor Caroli Visible from sunset until late evening
Cor Caroli rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 12° |
| Cor Caroli transit | 05:28 | 88° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | 34° |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 15° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 10° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 6° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 2° |
| Cor Caroli set | 14:12 | |
| Cor Caroli rise | 20:40 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 35° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 41° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 47° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 52° |
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Star system description: Cor Caroli
A double or multiple star system in Canes Venatici.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 19.2″; 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: Cor Caroli
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 12560+3819 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | α CVn |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 12h 56m 01s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 38° 19' 06s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 2.85 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.52 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 19.2″ |
| Position angle | 229° |
| Discovery year | 1777 |
| Last observed | 2023 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A0pSiEuHg |
| Number of observations | 174 |
4 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Cor Caroli
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 | 2.85 | 5.52 | 19.2″ | 229° | 2023 |
| BC | 5.61 | 16.18 | — | — | 2015 |
| CD | 15.30 | 15.80 | 0.9″ | 293° | 2016 |
Notes
- V: Proper motion indicates a physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for Cor Caroli
Cor Caroli Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cor Caroli
| Time | 20:33 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -1° |
| Azimuth | 35° |
Here you can see the current position of Cor Caroli 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 Cor Caroli Visible Throughout the Year?
Cor Caroli will remain visible until September 3, 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 | 20:36 |
| Set | 14:05 |
| Elevation at transit | 88° |
| Transit time | 05:20 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 56m 01s", Dec: 38° 19' 06s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Cor Caroli, 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 Cor Caroli is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Cor Caroli is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Cor Caroli
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 12h 56m 02s |
| Declination | 38° 19′ 06″ |
| Magnitude | 2.85 |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | -0.7° |
| Azimuth | 35° |