Albireo Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Albireo right now?
Albireo is located in the constellation Cygnus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 73° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 3.05.
Twilight begins at 19:50 local time. At that moment, Albireo will be 73° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 19:50 local time. At that moment, Albireo will be 73° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Albireo visibility on 2026-09-20
Albireo Visible from sunset until early morning
Albireo rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Albireo rise | 11:07 | |
Moonrise, 51.4% illuminated  | 13:23 | 24° |
| Sunset | 17:07 | 68° |
| Civil sunset | 17:35 | 73° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:05 | 78° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:36 | 81° |
| Albireo transit | 18:42 | 81° |
| Moonset | 22:40 | 40° |
| Albireo set | 02:16 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:26 | -10° |
Track Albireo position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Albireo
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| Object name | Albireo |
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| Albireo coordinates | 19.512023000000003, 27.959681 |
| Center coordinates | 19.512023000000003, 27.959681 |
Albireo Passage Through Night
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Current position of Albireo
| Time | 19:50 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 73° |
| Azimuth | 242° |
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 December 29, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 21 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:34 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 50m |
| Rise | 11:04 |
| Set | 02:12 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 18:38 |
| 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 | 3.05 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 72.8° |
| Azimuth | 241.8° |
| Spectral type | K3II+... |