Deneb Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Deneb right now?
Deneb is located in the constellation Cygnus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 14° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 1.25.
Deneb tonight
Deneb visibility on 2026-11-06
Deneb Visible from sunset until before midnight
Deneb rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 4° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | 59° |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 80° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 84° |
| Deneb transit | 13:12 | 85° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 84° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 80° |
| Deneb set | 23:02 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | -4° |
| Deneb rise | 03:19 |
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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
Deneb Passage Through Night
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Current position of Deneb
| Time | 20:47 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 14° |
| Azimuth | 319° |
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 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 03:19 |
| Set | 22:58 |
| Elevation at transit | 85° |
| Transit time | 13:08 |
| 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 | 13.7° |
| Azimuth | 318.6° |
| Spectral type | A2Ia |