M29 Position and Visibility Tonight

Where is M29 right now?

M29 is located in the constellation Cygnus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 24° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 6.60.

Open the interactive guide to M29’s position and path tonight

M29 tonight

M29 visibility on 2026-10-24

M29 Visible from sunset until early morning

M29 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 88% illuminated	14:51	60°
Sunset	16:18	78°
Civil sunset	16:46	83°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:17	89°
M29 transit	17:21	89°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:47	85°
M29 set	01:49
Moonset	03:47	-11°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:57	-12°
M29 rise	08:49

Track M29 position throughout the night

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M29 - Cooling Tower Cluster

M29 is an open cluster located in the constellation Cygnus. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. The cluster contains a relatively small number of stars compared to other open clusters in Messier's catalog.

M29 spans about 11 light-years across and contains around 50 stars. The cluster is approximately 4,000 light-years away from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 7.1, making it visible with binoculars or a small telescope.

M29 Passage Through Night

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Current position of M29

Time	23:10
Latitude	37.3541
Longitude	-121.955
Elevation	24°
Azimuth	301°

Here you can see the current position of M29 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 M29 Visible Throughout the Year?

M29 will remain visible until January 15, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Date	Sun, 25 October 2026
Astronomical observing session begins	17:41
Astronomical observing session ends	03:51
Astronomical observing duration	10h 10m
Rise	08:49
Set	01:46
Elevation at transit	89°
Transit time	17:17
Equatorial coordinates	RA: 20h 23m 57s", Dec: 38° 30' 27s
Magnitude	7
Constellation	Cygnus

The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of M29, 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 M29 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M29

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension	20h 23m 58s
Declination	38° 30′ 28″
Magnitude	6.6
Constellation	Cygnus
Elevation	23.9°
Azimuth	301.2°

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