Where is Canopus right now?
Canopus is located in the constellation Carina. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track Canopus position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Canopus Tonight
Canopus is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 0° below the horizon near 05:00.
How Canopus Moves Across the Sky
Canopus remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 0° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Canopus
| Constellation | Carina |
| Elevation | -73° |
| Direction | south-east (157°) |
| Right Ascension | 06h 23m |
| Declination | −52° 41′ |
| Magnitude | -0.62 |
Canopus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Canopus
| Time | 17:56 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -73° |
| Azimuth | 157° |
Here you can see the current position of Canopus 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.
Canopus Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 12:00 | -36° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 25, 13:00 | -44° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 25, 14:00 | -54° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 25, 15:00 | -62° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 25, 16:00 | -70° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 25, 17:00 | -75° | 187° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 25, 18:00 | -73° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 25, 19:00 | -66° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 25, 20:00 | -57° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 25, 21:00 | -48° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 25, 22:00 | -39° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 25, 23:00 | -30° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 00:00 | -22° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 01:00 | -15° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 02:00 | -9° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 03:00 | -4° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 03:32 — Astronomical night ends | -3° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 04:00 | -1° | 169° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 04:02 — Twilight end | -1° | 170° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 04:33 — Civil sunrise | 0° | 174° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 05:00 | 0° | 178° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 05:00 — Sunrise | 0° | 179° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 06:00 | -1° | 188° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 07:00 | -3° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 08:00 | -7° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 09:00 | -13° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 10:00 | -20° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 11:00 | -28° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 12:00 | -36° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon |