Procyon Observation Details
Procyon Daily Motion
Procyon will be visible until May, 10, 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.
Procyon Visibility Timetable on December 21
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 18:48 | -12° |
| Procyon rise | 19:49 | |
| Moon Rise, 57% illuminated | 23:50 | 44° |
| Procyon transit | 02:05 | 55° |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | 25° |
| Civil sunrise | 07:20 | 12° |
| Sunrise | 07:52 | 6° |
| Procyon set | 08:22 | |
| Moon Set | 12:24 | -39° |
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 | 08:24 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Procyon elevation | 0° |
| Procyon Azimuth | 83° |
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
| Date | Sun, 22 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:44 |
| Twighlight end | 06:07 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 23m |
| Rise | 19:49 |
| Set | 08:22 |
| Elevation at transit | 55° |
| Transit time | 02:05 |
| Equatorial coordinate | 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.
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.