Where is Deneb Algedi right now?
Deneb Algedi is located in the constellation Capricornus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 26° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.85.
Twilight begins at 22:39 local time. At that moment, Deneb Algedi will be 26° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 22:39 local time. At that moment, Deneb Algedi will be 26° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track Deneb Algedi position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Deneb Algedi Tonight
The best observable position of Deneb Algedi is near 20:00: 36° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Deneb Algedi will remain visible until December 21, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Deneb Algedi is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Deneb Algedi Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Deneb Algedi moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 36° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Deneb Algedi
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Direction | south-west (221°) |
| Right Ascension | 21h 47m |
| Declination | −16° 07′ |
| Magnitude | 2.85 |
Deneb Algedi Passage Through Night
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Current position of Deneb Algedi
| Time | 22:39 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Azimuth | 221° |
Here you can see the current position of Deneb Algedi 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 Algedi Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | -35° | 84° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -23° | 93° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -11° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 0° | 111° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 11° | 120° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 21° | 131° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 29° | 145° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 34° | 160° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 36° | 178° | south | Best view |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 35° | 196° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 30° | 212° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 23° | 226° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 13° | 237° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 3° | 247° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -9° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -20° | 265° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -28° | 271° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -32° | 274° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -34° | 275° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -40° | 281° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -44° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -45° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -55° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -64° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -69° | 357° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -66° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -57° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -46° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -34° | 84° | east | Below horizon |