Where is Procyon right now?
Procyon is located in the constellation Canis Minor. Although Procyon is currently 18° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track Procyon position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Procyon Tonight
The best observable position of Procyon is near 04:37: 52° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Procyon will remain visible until May 13, 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 observing period, Procyon moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 52° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Procyon
| Constellation | Canis Minor |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Direction | north (353°) |
| Right Ascension | 07h 39m |
| Declination | +05° 13′ |
| Magnitude | 0.4 |
Procyon Passage Through Night
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Current position of Procyon
| Time | 17:48 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Azimuth | 353° |
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 |
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| Sep 30, 12:00 | 5° | 273° | west | Daylight |
| Sep 30, 13:00 | -7° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 30, 14:00 | -18° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 30, 15:00 | -29° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 30, 16:00 | -38° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 30, 17:00 | -45° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 30, 18:00 | -47° | 357° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 30, 19:00 | -46° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 30, 20:00 | -40° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 30, 21:00 | -31° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 30, 22:00 | -21° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 30, 23:00 | -10° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 1, 00:00 | 2° | 85° | east | Very low |
| Oct 1, 01:00 | 14° | 94° | east | Visible |
| Oct 1, 02:00 | 26° | 104° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 1, 03:00 | 37° | 115° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 1, 03:36 — Astronomical night ends | 43° | 124° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 1, 04:00 | 47° | 130° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 1, 04:07 — Twilight end | 48° | 133° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 1, 04:37 — Civil sunrise | 52° | 142° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 1, 05:00 | 55° | 151° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 1, 05:04 — Sunrise | 55° | 153° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 1, 06:00 | 58° | 177° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 1, 07:00 | 56° | 204° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 1, 08:00 | 49° | 226° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 1, 09:00 | 39° | 242° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 1, 10:00 | 28° | 254° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 1, 11:00 | 16° | 264° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 1, 12:00 | 4° | 273° | west | Daylight |