31 Cygni
31 Cygni is a variable and multiple bright giant star of spectral class K2 in the constellation of Cygnus.
31 Cygni visual magnitude is 3.79. Because of its moderate brightness, 31 Cygni is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for 31 Cygni.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where 31 Cygni is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
31 Cygni is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the 31 Cygni double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
31 Cygni is distant 1,352.70 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 8 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
31 Cygni is circumpolar and transits at 20:13 UTC (altitude: 85.3°)