Albireo Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Albireo right now?
Albireo is located in the constellation Cygnus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, Albireo will be 44° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, Albireo will be 44° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Albireo visibility on 2026-11-12
Albireo Visible from sunset until before midnight
Albireo rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 7% illuminated  | 08:06 | -26° |
| Albireo transit | 16:03 | 62° |
| Sunset | 17:46 | 53° |
| Civil sunset | 18:09 | 49° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:34 | 44° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:59 | 39° |
| Moonset | 20:32 | 20° |
| Albireo set | 22:02 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -61° |
| Albireo rise | 10:00 |
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Star system description: Albireo
Albireo is the well-known visual pair AB (34.3″). Its component structure also includes closer measured pairs; AB is the pair shown in the miniature.
Pair AB (34.3″; magnitudes 3.19 and 4.68) is the binocular candidate in the catalog model. Actual resolution depends on magnification and stability.
The diagram uses the latest WDS measurements; north is up and east is right. Measurements may be from different years. Unconnected groups are arranged separately; close pairs may merge, and pairs without reliable geometry are omitted.
Technical details: Albireo
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 19307+2758 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | β¹ Cyg |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 19h 30m 43s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 27° 57' 34s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 3.19 |
| Secondary magnitude | 4.68 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 34.3″ |
| Position angle | 54° |
| Discovery year | 1755 |
| Last observed | 2025 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | K3II+B9.5 |
| Number of observations | 296 |
15 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Albireo
Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.
| Component | Primary magnitude | Secondary magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle | Last observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB (binoculars) | 3.19 | 4.68 | 34.3″ | 54° | 2025 |
| Aa,Ab | 3.37 | 5.00 | — | — | 1995 |
| Aa,Ac | 3.37 | 5.16 | 0.3″ | 32° | 2024 |
| AC | 3.19 | 10.99 | 64.8″ | 339° | 2023 |
| AD | 3.19 | 12.24 | 107.1″ | 32° | 2023 |
| AE | 3.19 | 11.81 | 76.1″ | 205° | 2023 |
| AF | 3.19 | 12.00 | 59.1″ | 45° | 2022 |
| AG | 3.19 | 12.50 | 161.2″ | 44° | 2023 |
| AH | 3.19 | 12.50 | 53.9″ | 118° | 2023 |
| AI | 3.19 | 12.50 | 37.4″ | 132° | 2023 |
| AJ | 3.19 | 10.00 | 139.1″ | 209° | 2023 |
| AK | 3.19 | 11.50 | 142″ | 276° | 2023 |
| AL | 3.19 | 11.50 | 12″ | 269° | 2012 |
| Ba,Bb | 5.10 | 9.20 | — | — | -1 |
Notes
- S: Different parallax and proper motion indicate a non-physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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Albireo Passage Through Night
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Current position of Albireo
| Time | 07:57 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -28° |
| Azimuth | 58° |
Here you can see the current position of Albireo 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.
When Is Albireo Visible Throughout the Year?
Albireo will remain visible until November 30, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 13 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:56 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 27m |
| Rise | 10:00 |
| Set | 21:58 |
| Elevation at transit | 62° |
| Transit time | 15:59 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 30m 43s", Dec: 27° 57' 34s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Albireo, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Albireo is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Albireo is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Albireo
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19h 30m 43s |
| Declination | 27° 57′ 35″ |
| Magnitude | 3.19 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | -27.8° |
| Azimuth | 58° |