Cor Caroli Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Cor Caroli right now?
Cor Caroli is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although Cor Caroli is currently 81° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, Cor Caroli will be 8° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, Cor Caroli will be 8° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Cor Caroli tonight
Cor Caroli visibility on 2026-10-31
Cor Caroli Visible from sunset until before midnight
Cor Caroli rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Cor Caroli transit | 06:48 | 88° |
| Sunset | 13:29 | 17° |
| Civil sunset | 13:58 | 12° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 14:30 | 8° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:02 | 4° |
| Cor Caroli set | 15:32 | |
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated  | 18:38 | -12° |
| Cor Caroli rise | 21:59 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:29 | 31° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 02:01 | 36° |
| Civil sunrise | 02:33 | 42° |
| Sunrise | 03:02 | 48° |
| Moonset | 09:42 | 56° |
Track Cor Caroli position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Cor Caroli
Cor Caroli Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cor Caroli
| Time | 07:31 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 81° |
| Azimuth | 263° |
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 | Sun, 1 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:58 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 25m |
| Rise | 21:59 |
| Set | 15:28 |
| Elevation at transit | 88° |
| Transit time | 06:44 |
| 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 | 2.89 |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 81.3° |
| Azimuth | 262.6° |
| Spectral type | A0spe... |