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.
Where and When to Look for Canopus Tonight
The best available observing time for Canopus during this observing period is around 02:54, at 37° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Canopus will remain visible until April 21, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Canopus is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Canopus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Canopus moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 37° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Canopus position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Canopus
| Constellation | Carina |
| Elevation | -21° |
| Direction | south-east (148°) |
| Right Ascension | 06h 23m |
| Declination | −52° 41′ |
| Magnitude | -0.62 |
Canopus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Canopus
| Time | 18:34 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -21° |
| Azimuth | 148° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 12:00 | -26° | 208° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 13:00 | -32° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 14:00 | -36° | 191° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 15:00 | -37° | 179° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 16:00 | -36° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 17:00 | -31° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 18:00 | -25° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 19:00 | -17° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 20:00 | -8° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 21:00 | 1° | 143° | south-east | Very low |
| Nov 12, 22:00 | 10° | 144° | south-east | Very low |
| Nov 12, 23:00 | 18° | 147° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 00:00 | 26° | 152° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 01:00 | 32° | 160° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 02:00 | 36° | 170° | south | Visible |
| Nov 13, 03:00 | 37° | 181° | south | Visible |
| Nov 13, 04:00 | 36° | 192° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 13, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 34° | 197° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 13, 04:53 — Twilight end | 32° | 201° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 13, 05:00 | 31° | 202° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 29° | 204° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 05:41 — Sunrise | 27° | 207° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 06:00 | 25° | 209° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 07:00 | 17° | 214° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 08:00 | 8° | 217° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 09:00 | -1° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 10:00 | -10° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 11:00 | -19° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 12:00 | -26° | 208° | south-west | Below horizon |