Deneb Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Deneb right now?
Deneb is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although Deneb is currently 8° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, Deneb will be 63° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, Deneb will be 63° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Deneb visibility on 2026-09-07
Deneb Visible from sunset until sunrise
Deneb rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Deneb rise | 11:23 | |
| Moonset | 14:56 | 27° |
| Sunset | 17:27 | 53° |
| Civil sunset | 17:55 | 58° |
| Twilight start | 18:26 | 63° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 69° |
| Deneb transit | 20:43 | 82° |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 23:21 | 60° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:13 | 21° |
| Twilight end | 03:45 | 16° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:17 | 12° |
| Sunrise | 04:44 | 8° |
| Deneb set | 06:04 |
Track Deneb Position Throughout the Night
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Deneb - Blue Supergiant Star
Deneb is the brightest star in the constellation Cygnus and the twentieth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a blue supergiant star located about 2,600 light-years away from Earth.
Deneb has an apparent magnitude of 1.25 and is one of the most luminous stars visible to the naked eye. It is part of the Summer Triangle asterism.
Finder Chart for Deneb
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| Object name | Deneb |
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| Deneb coordinates | 20.690532, 45.280338 |
| Center coordinates | 20.690532, 45.280338 |
Deneb Passage Through Night
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Current position of Deneb
| Time | 12:42 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 8° |
| Azimuth | 38° |
Here you can see the current position of Deneb 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 Deneb Visible Throughout the Year?
Deneb will remain visible until January 22, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 7 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:07 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 13m |
| Rise | 11:19 |
| Set | 06:00 |
| Elevation at transit | 82° |
| Transit time | 20:40 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 41m 25s", Dec: 45° 16' 49s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Deneb, 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 Deneb is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Deneb is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Deneb
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 41m 26s |
| Declination | 45° 16′ 49″ |
| Magnitude | 1.25 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 8.4° |
| Azimuth | 37.8° |
| Spectral type | A2Ia |