Where is Deneb right now?
Deneb is located in the constellation Cygnus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 13° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 1.25.
Where and When to Look for Deneb Tonight
The best available observing time for Deneb during this observing period is around 20:54, at 13° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
Deneb will remain visible until January 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Deneb is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Deneb Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Deneb moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 84° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Deneb position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Deneb
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 13° |
| Direction | north-west (319°) |
| Right Ascension | 20h 41m |
| Declination | +45° 16′ |
| Magnitude | 1.25 |
Deneb Passage Through Night
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Current position of Deneb
| Time | 20:54 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 13° |
| 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.
Deneb Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 76° | 62° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 84° | 23° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 80° | 305° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 70° | 294° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 59° | 294° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 49° | 297° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 39° | 301° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 29° | 307° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 20° | 313° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 12° | 320° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 5° | 328° | north-west | Very low |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 0° | 338° | north-west | Very low |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -3° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -4° | 354° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -5° | 358° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -5° | 359° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -5° | 5° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -4° | 9° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -4° | 10° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -1° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 3° | 28° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 10° | 37° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 17° | 45° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 26° | 51° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 35° | 57° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 45° | 62° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 55° | 65° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 66° | 67° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 76° | 62° | north-east | Daylight |