17 CVn Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 17 CVn right now?
17 CVn is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although 17 CVn is currently 85° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, 17 CVn will be 10° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, 17 CVn will be 10° above the horizon toward the north-west.
17 CVn visibility on 2026-10-31
17 CVn Visible from sunset until before midnight
17 CVn rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 17 CVn transit | 07:02 | 89° |
| Sunset | 13:29 | 19° |
| Civil sunset | 13:58 | 15° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 14:30 | 10° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:02 | 6° |
| 17 CVn set | 15:47 | |
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated  | 18:38 | -11° |
| 17 CVn rise | 22:12 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:29 | 29° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 02:01 | 34° |
| Civil sunrise | 02:33 | 40° |
| Sunrise | 03:02 | 45° |
| Moonset | 09:42 | 58° |
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Star system description: 17 CVn
A double or multiple star system in Canes Venatici.
Pair AB (275.6″; magnitudes 5.95 and 6.26) is the naked-eye candidate in the catalog model. Seeing both stars separately depends on sky and eyesight.
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: 17 CVn
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 13101+3830 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 17 CVn |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 13h 10m 03s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 38° 29' 55s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.95 |
| Secondary magnitude | 6.26 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 275.6″ |
| Position angle | 296° |
| Discovery year | 1835 |
| Last observed | 2012 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A9IV |
| Number of observations | 38 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of 17 CVn
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 (naked eye) (binoculars) | 5.95 | 6.26 | 275.6″ | 296° | 2012 |
| BC | 6.26 | 9.23 | 1.2″ | 269° | 2017 |
Notes
- U: Proper motion indicates a non-physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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17 CVn Passage Through Night
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Current position of 17 CVn
| Time | 06:37 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 85° |
| Azimuth | 105° |
Here you can see the current position of 17 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 17 CVn Visible Throughout the Year?
17 CVn will remain visible until September 10, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 1 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:58 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 25m |
| Rise | 22:12 |
| Set | 15:43 |
| Elevation at transit | 89° |
| Transit time | 06:58 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 13h 10m 03s", Dec: 38° 29' 55s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 17 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 17 CVn is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 17 CVn is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 17 CVn
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 13h 10m 03s |
| Declination | 38° 29′ 56″ |
| Magnitude | 5.95 |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 84.9° |
| Azimuth | 104.8° |