The little red nebula is a reflection nebula in the constellation of Cygnus.

There is a dark lane surrounding and trailing the nebula.
The dark nebula is a dark interstellar cloud which prevents the stars behind it to be seen.

At Rancho Caņada del Oro Open Space Preserve
September 6, 2026
21:48 - 23:29 PDT
Moon Illumination = 0%
Bortle Sky = 4 (Rural/suburban)
Temperature = 62°F