Cygnus Star Cloud Tonight: Visibility, Position and Best Viewing Time
Cygnus Star Cloud visibility on 2026-09-10
Cygnus Star Cloud Visible from sunset until sunrise
Cygnus Star Cloud rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 5.8% illuminated  | 03:03 | 16° |
| Cygnus Star Cloud rise | 11:36 | |
| Moonset | 16:43 | 49° |
| Sunset | 17:23 | 57° |
| Civil sunset | 17:50 | 62° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:21 | 68° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:53 | 74° |
| Cygnus Star Cloud transit | 20:14 | 87° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:16 | 13° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 03:48 | 8° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:19 | 4° |
| Sunrise | 04:47 | 1° |
| Cygnus Star Cloud set | 04:52 |
Track Cygnus Star Cloud position throughout the night
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Bright northern star fields and dark lanes along Cygnus. A rich binocular region. Because this region covers a large area of sky, positions and times are calculated for a point near its center. Other parts may cross the horizon at different times, and the map marker does not show an exact boundary.
Finder Chart for Cygnus Star Cloud
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| Object name | Cygnus Star Cloud |
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| Cygnus Star Cloud coordinates | 20.4, 40 |
| Center coordinates | 20.4, 40 |
Cygnus Star Cloud Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cygnus Star Cloud
| Time | 08:23 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -13° |
| Azimuth | 1° |
Here you can see the current position of Cygnus Star Cloud 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 Cygnus Star Cloud Visible Throughout the Year?
Cygnus Star Cloud will remain visible until January 15, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 10 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:49 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:10 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 8h 21m |
| Rise | 11:32 |
| Set | 04:48 |
| Elevation at transit | 87° |
| Transit time | 20:10 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 24m 00s", Dec: 40° 00' 00s |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Cygnus Star Cloud, 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 Cygnus Star Cloud is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Cygnus Star Cloud is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of cygnus-star-clouds
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 24m 00s |
| Declination | 40° 00′ 00″ |
| Elevation | -12.6° |
| Azimuth | 1.4° |