Where is Procyon right now?
Procyon is located in the constellation Canis Minor. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Procyon Tonight
The best available observing time for Procyon during this observing period is around 04:19, at 85° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
Procyon will remain visible until June 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Procyon is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Procyon Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Procyon moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 83° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the west.
Track Procyon position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Procyon
| Constellation | Canis Minor |
| Elevation | 0° |
| Direction | east (85°) |
| Right Ascension | 07h 39m |
| Declination | +05° 13′ |
| Magnitude | 0.4 |
Procyon Passage Through Night
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Current position of Procyon
| Time | 22:19 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 0° |
| Azimuth | 85° |
Here you can see the current position of Procyon 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.
Procyon Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 12:00 | -25° | 276° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 10, 13:00 | -40° | 277° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 10, 14:00 | -55° | 279° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 10, 15:00 | -69° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 10, 16:00 | -83° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 10, 17:00 | -79° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 10, 18:00 | -64° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 10, 19:00 | -50° | 82° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 10, 20:00 | -35° | 84° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 10, 21:00 | -20° | 84° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 10, 22:00 | -5° | 85° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 10, 23:00 | 10° | 85° | east | Visible |
| Nov 11, 00:00 | 25° | 84° | east | Visible |
| Nov 11, 01:00 | 40° | 83° | east | Visible |
| Nov 11, 02:00 | 55° | 81° | east | Visible |
| Nov 11, 03:00 | 70° | 75° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 11, 04:00 | 83° | 41° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 11, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 84° | 334° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 11, 04:53 — Twilight end | 80° | 300° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 11, 05:00 | 78° | 297° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 11, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 74° | 289° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 11, 05:41 — Sunrise | 68° | 284° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 11, 06:00 | 64° | 282° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 11, 07:00 | 49° | 278° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 11, 08:00 | 34° | 276° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 11, 09:00 | 19° | 276° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 11, 10:00 | 4° | 275° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 11, 11:00 | -11° | 275° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 11, 12:00 | -26° | 276° | west | Below horizon |