Where is Cygnus right now?
Although Cygnus is currently 21° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, Cygnus will be 84° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, Cygnus will be 84° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for Cygnus Tonight
The best available observing time for Cygnus during this observing period is around 14:30, at 84° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How Cygnus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Cygnus moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 84° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Cygnus position throughout the night
← 31 October 2026 →
| Time | |
| Altitude | |
| Azimuth |
Shift the map to change the time and observe Cygnus changing position in the night sky.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Cygnus
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 84° |
| Direction | north-west (333°) |
Cygnus Passage Through Night
Double-click to unlock the map.
Current position of Cygnus
| Time | 14:30 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 84° |
| Azimuth | 333° |
Here you can see the current position of Cygnus 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.
Cygnus Position by Hour
Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | 65° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | 75° | 64° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | 84° | 29° | north-east | Twilight | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | 80° | 306° | north-west | Visible | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | 70° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | 60° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | 49° | 296° | north-west | Visible | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | 39° | 301° | north-west | Visible | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | 29° | 306° | north-west | Visible | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | 20° | 312° | north-west | Visible | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | 12° | 320° | north-west | Visible | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | 6° | 328° | north-west | Very low | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | 0° | 337° | north-west | Very low | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | -3° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | -4° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | -5° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | -5° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | -5° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | -4° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | -4° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | -2° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | 3° | 28° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | 9° | 37° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | 16° | 44° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | 25° | 51° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | 34° | 57° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | 44° | 62° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | 55° | 66° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 65° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 76° | 63° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 25m | +45° 02′ |