Procyon Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Procyon right now?
Procyon is located in the constellation Canis Minor. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 41 degrees, Procyon is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:06 local time, and at that moment, Procyon will appear at an altitude of 52 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 18:06 local time, and at that moment, Procyon will appear at an altitude of 52 degrees toward the southwest.
Procyon Visibility on March 11
Procyon is visible from sunset through most of the night
Procyon Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Procyon rise | 13:16 | |
| Sunset | 17:09 | 44° |
| Civil sunset | 17:36 | 48° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:37 | 56° |
| Procyon transit | 19:31 | 58° |
Moon Rise, 53.9% illuminated  | 00:47 | 12° |
| Procyon set | 01:46 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:57 | -25° |
| Moon Set | 09:51 | -36° |
Track Procyon Position Throughout the Night
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Procyon - Binary Star System
Procyon is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Minor and the eighth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a binary star system consisting of a main sequence star, Procyon A, and a faint white dwarf companion, Procyon B.
Procyon is approximately 11.5 light-years away from Earth. Procyon A is about 1.5 times more massive than the Sun and 7 times more luminous.
Finder Chart for Procyon
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| Object name | Procyon |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Procyon coordinates | 7.655033, 5.224993 |
| Center coordinates | 7.655033, 5.224993 |
Procyon Passage Through Night
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Current position of Procyon
| Time | 16:51 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Procyon elevation | 41° |
| Procyon Azimuth | -121° |
Here you can see the current position of the Procyon on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Procyon's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Procyon
Procyon will be visible until May, 13, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Thu, 12 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:37 |
| Twighlight end | 03:55 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 18m |
| Rise | 13:12 |
| Set | 01:42 |
| Elevation at transit | 58° |
| Transit time | 19:27 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 39m 18s", Dec: 05° 13' 29s |
| Magnitude | 0 |
| Constellation | Canis Minor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Procyon, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Procyon is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Procyon is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Procyon
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 7.655033° |
| Declination | 5.224993° |
| Magnitude | 0.4 |
| Constellation | Canis Minor |
| Elevation | 41.4° |
| Azimuth | -121.3° |