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
Canopus is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 0° below the horizon near 03:00.
How Canopus Moves Across the Sky
Canopus remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 0° toward the south.
Track Canopus position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Canopus
| Constellation | Carina |
| Elevation | -33° |
| Direction | south-east (134°) |
| Right Ascension | 06h 23m |
| Declination | −52° 41′ |
| Magnitude | -0.62 |
Canopus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Canopus
| Time | 20:56 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -33° |
| Azimuth | 134° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | -51° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -60° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -69° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -74° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -74° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -68° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -59° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -50° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -41° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -32° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -24° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -17° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -10° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -5° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -2° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 0° | 176° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 0° | 185° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 0° | 185° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -1° | 189° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -2° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -2° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -4° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -6° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -12° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -18° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -26° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -34° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -43° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -52° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon |