σ Cygni (sigma Cygni)
σ Cygni is a variable supergiant star of spectral class B9 in the constellation of Cygnus.
σ Cygni visual magnitude is 4.23. Because of its moderate brightness, σ 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 σ Cygni (sigma Cygni).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where σ Cygni is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
σ Cygni is distant 4,527.78 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 4 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
σ Cygni (sigma Cygni) is circumpolar and transits at 18:16 UTC (altitude: 78.0°)