Procyon
α CMi
Current Visibility
Altitude
-42.3°
Azimuth
23.3°
below_horizon
Current Position
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Right Ascension (J2000) | 07h39m17s |
| Declination (J2000) | +05°13'11" |
| Altitude | -42.28° |
| Azimuth | 23.27° |
| Hour Angle | -10h09m39s |
| Constellation | Canis Minor |
| Visibility | below_horizon |
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Visual Magnitude | 0.40 |
| Spectral Class | F5IV-V |
| Color Index (B-V) | 0.42 |
| Distance | 11.5 light-years |
| Parallax | 285.93 mas |
| Proper Motion (RA) | -716.57 mas/yr |
| Proper Motion (Dec) | -1034.58 mas/yr |
| Radial Velocity | -3.2 km/s |
Catalog Designations
| Catalog | Designation |
|---|---|
| Hipparcos (HIP) | 37279 |
| Bright Star Catalogue (HR) | 2943 |
| Henry Draper (HD) | 61421 |
| SAO | 115756 |
| Bayer Designation | α CMi |
| Flamsteed Designation | 10 CMi |
Rise, Set & Transit
| Event | Time / Value |
|---|---|
| Rise Time | 12:09 |
| Transit Time | 18:28 (altitude: 55.3°) |
| Set Time | 00:51 |