ξ Cygni (xi Cygni)
ξ Cygni is a variable supergiant star in the constellation of Cygnus.
ξ Cygni visual magnitude is 3.72. Because of its moderate brightness, ξ Cygni should be easily visible from locations with dark skies, while it can be barely visible, or not visible at all, from skies affected by light pollution.
The proper motion of ξ Cygni is 0.008 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and 0.001 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 100000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about ξ Cygni
ξ Cygni (xi Cygni) is above the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Altitude: 28.0°
Azimuth: 53.6°
Direction: North-East
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of ξ Cygni
ξ Cygni is situated north of the celestial equator, as such, it is more easily visible from the northern hemisphere. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of ξ Cygni are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of ξ Cygni in the sky:
Visibility of ξ Cygni from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
ξ Cygni (xi Cygni) is circumpolar and transits at 05:23 UTC (altitude: 82.4°)
Distance of ξ Cygni from the Sun and relative movement
ξ Cygni is distant 1,176.90 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 20 kilometers per second.
Spectral properties of ξ Cygni
ξ Cygni belongs to spectral class K4 and has a luminosity class of I corresponding to a supergiant star.
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ξ Cygni is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
