Gamma Cygni (IC1318) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1318 right now?
IC1318 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although IC1318 is currently 26° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, IC1318 will be 87° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, IC1318 will be 87° above the horizon toward the west.
IC1318 tonight
IC1318 visibility on 2026-10-31
IC1318 Visible from sunset until before midnight
IC1318 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Sunset | 13:29 | 82° |
| Civil sunset | 13:58 | 87° |
| IC1318 transit | 14:13 | 90° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 14:30 | 87° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:02 | 81° |
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated  | 18:38 | 40° |
| IC1318 set | 23:12 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:29 | -9° |
| IC1318 rise | 05:09 | |
| Moonset | 09:42 | 40° |
Track IC1318 position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for IC1318
Gamma Cygni (IC1318) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Gamma Cygni (IC1318)
| Time | 08:20 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Azimuth | 58° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1318 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 Gamma Cygni (IC1318) Visible Throughout the Year?
IC1318 will remain visible until January 18, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 1 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:58 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 25m |
| Rise | 05:09 |
| Set | 23:08 |
| Elevation at transit | 90° |
| Transit time | 14:09 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 22m 13s", Dec: 40° 15' 24s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC1318, 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 IC1318 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC1318 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1318
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 22m 14s |
| Declination | 40° 15′ 24″ |
| Magnitude | 2.23 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 25.5° |
| Azimuth | 57.7° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.