61 Cyg Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 61 Cyg right now?
61 Cyg is located in the constellation Cygnus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, 61 Cyg will be 51° above the horizon toward the north.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, 61 Cyg will be 51° above the horizon toward the north.
61 Cyg visibility on 2026-11-04
61 Cyg Visible from sunset until before midnight
61 Cyg rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 27.3% illuminated  | 01:50 | -19° |
| 61 Cyg rise | 12:11 | |
| Moonset | 14:12 | 23° |
| Sunset | 17:46 | 51° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 51° |
| 61 Cyg transit | 18:10 | 51° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 51° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 50° |
| 61 Cyg set | 00:09 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -45° |
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Star system description: 61 Cyg
A double or multiple star system in Cygnus.
Pair AB (32″; magnitudes 5.35 and 6.10) 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: 61 Cyg
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 21069+3845 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 61 Cyg |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 21h 06m 53s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 38° 44' 57s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.35 |
| Secondary magnitude | 6.10 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 32″ |
| Position angle | 154° |
| Discovery year | 1753 |
| Last observed | 2025 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | K5V+K7V |
| Number of observations | 1817 |
20 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of 61 Cyg
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) | 5.35 | 6.10 | 32″ | 154° | 2025 |
| AC | 5.35 | 10.23 | 839.8″ | 219° | 2016 |
| AD | 5.35 | 10.45 | 748″ | 250° | 2016 |
| AE | 5.35 | 9.63 | 340.8″ | 267° | 2016 |
| AF | 5.35 | 11.30 | 371.2″ | 240° | 2016 |
| AG | 5.35 | 11.30 | 260.4″ | 236° | 2016 |
| AH | 5.35 | 9.97 | 143.3″ | 260° | 2023 |
| AI | 5.35 | 10.74 | 59.9″ | 235° | 2023 |
| AJ | 5.35 | — | 19.2″ | 242° | 2016 |
| AK | 5.35 | — | 7.8″ | 83° | 2006 |
| AO | 5.35 | 12.65 | 188.7″ | 271° | 2024 |
| AP | 5.35 | 12.84 | 177.2″ | 279° | 2024 |
| AQ | 5.35 | 13.19 | 84.6″ | 285° | 2024 |
| BC | 6.10 | 10.03 | 827.6″ | 221° | 2016 |
| BL | 6.10 | — | 9.9″ | 145° | 2006 |
| BM | 6.10 | 14.30 | 100.7″ | 238° | 2016 |
| BN | 6.05 | 14.40 | 48.3″ | 152° | 2016 |
| BR | 6.10 | — | 11.5″ | 77° | 2005 |
| ST | 13.50 | 13.90 | 2″ | 113° | 2024 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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61 Cyg Passage Through Night
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Current position of 61 Cyg
| Time | 07:57 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -44° |
| Azimuth | 29° |
Here you can see the current position of 61 Cyg 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 61 Cyg Visible Throughout the Year?
61 Cyg will remain visible until December 17, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 5 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 12:07 |
| Set | 00:05 |
| Elevation at transit | 51° |
| Transit time | 18:06 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 21h 06m 53s", Dec: 38° 44' 57s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 61 Cyg, 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 61 Cyg is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 61 Cyg is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 61 Cyg
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 21h 06m 54s |
| Declination | 38° 44′ 58″ |
| Magnitude | 5.35 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | -44.4° |
| Azimuth | 28.9° |