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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Ashburn, United States
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Latitude:
39.0469
Longitude:
-77.4903

Procyon Observation Details

Procyon

Procyon Daily Motion

Procyon will reach transit at 16:54. By the time twilight starts at 21:29 it will be at an elevation of 20° degrees and will set at 23:10, before twilight ends.
Procyon will become visible in September, 10. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 10, Procyon can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Procyon Visibility Timetable on May 21

Procyon Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Procyon transit16:5456°
Sunset20:1933°
Civil sunset20:5127°
Astrosession begin22:1111°
Procyon set23:10
Moon Rise, 41.7% illuminated02:31-35°
Astrosession end04:01-44°
Procyon rise10:34
Moon Set14:0540°

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 nameProcyon
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Procyon coordinates7.655033, 5.224993
Center coordinates7.655033, 5.224993

Procyon Passage Through Night

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Current position of Procyon

Time08:24
Latitude39.0469
Longitude-77.4903
Procyon elevation-25°
Procyon Azimuth-60°
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

Time
DateWed, 21 May 2025
Twighlight start22:07
Twighlight end03:56
Twighlight duration6h 49m
Rise10:34
Set23:06
Elevation at transit56°
Transit time16:50
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 07h 39m 18s", Dec: 05° 13' 29s
Magnitude0
ConstellationCanis 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.