Where is Cor Caroli right now?
Cor Caroli is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although Cor Caroli is currently 41° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for Cor Caroli Tonight
The best available observing time for Cor Caroli during this observing period is around 04:00, at 24° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
Cor Caroli will become visible again around October 26 after moving far enough from the Sun. 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.
How Cor Caroli Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Cor Caroli moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 87° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Cor Caroli position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Cor Caroli
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 8° |
| Direction | north-west (312°) |
| Right Ascension | 12h 56m |
| Declination | +38° 19′ |
| Magnitude | 2.89 |
Cor Caroli Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cor Caroli
| Time | 17:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 8° |
| Azimuth | 312° |
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.
Cor Caroli Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 24, 12:00 | 65° | 282° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 53° | 286° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 42° | 291° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 31° | 297° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 20° | 303° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | 11° | 310° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | 2° | 319° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -5° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -10° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -13° | 350° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -14° | 2° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -13° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | -9° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | -2° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 5° | 45° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 14° | 52° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 24° | 59° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 24° | 59° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 29° | 62° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 34° | 65° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 35° | 65° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 40° | 68° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 46° | 70° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 57° | 75° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 69° | 79° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 81° | 80° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 87° | 292° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 76° | 279° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 64° | 282° | north-west | Daylight |