Deneb Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Deneb right now?
Deneb is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 58 degrees, Deneb is not visible because it is daytime.
Deneb Visibility on April 17
Deneb is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
Deneb Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 3.1% illuminated  | 03:49 | 63° |
| Moon Set | 17:17 | -7° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:17 | -6° |
| Deneb rise | 20:46 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:57 | 54° |
| Twighlight end | 03:30 | 60° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:03 | 66° |
| Sunrise | 04:31 | 71° |
| Deneb transit | 06:06 | 82° |
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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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 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 | 08:55 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Deneb elevation | 58° |
| Deneb Azimuth | 62° |
Here you can see the current position of the Deneb on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Deneb's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Deneb
Deneb will be visible until January, 22, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Fri, 17 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:12 |
| Twighlight end | 02:52 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 40m |
| Rise | 20:46 |
| Set | 15:26 |
| Elevation at transit | 82° |
| Transit time | 06:06 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 41m 25s", Dec: 45° 16' 49s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Deneb, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Deneb is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Deneb is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Deneb
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20.690532° |
| Declination | 45.280338° |
| Magnitude | 1.25 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 58.3° |
| Azimuth | 62.3° |