Alzirr - ξ Geminorum (xi Geminorum)
Alzirr, also designated as ξ Geminorum (xi Geminorum), is a variable giant star in the constellation of Gemini.
Alzirr visual magnitude is 3.36. Because of its moderate brightness, Alzirr 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 Alzirr is -0.116 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and -0.191 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 1000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about Alzirr
Alzirr - ξ Geminorum (xi Geminorum) is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom .
Altitude: -19.1°
Azimuth: 35.4°
Direction: North-East
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of Alzirr
Alzirr is situated close to the celestial equator, as such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of Alzirr are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of Alzirr in the sky:
Visibility of Alzirr from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
Today's Alzirr - ξ Geminorum (xi Geminorum) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, United Kingdom are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Distance of Alzirr from the Sun and relative movement
Alzirr is distant 57.17 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 25 kilometers per second.
Spectral properties of Alzirr
Alzirr belongs to spectral class F5 and has a luminosity class of III corresponding to a giant star.
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Alzirr is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
