ζ Cephei (zeta Cephei)
ζ Cephei is a variable supergiant star of spectral class K1 in the constellation of Cepheus.
ζ Cephei visual magnitude is 3.35. Because of its moderate brightness, ζ Cephei 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

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ζ Cephei is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ζ Cephei is distant 726.06 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 18 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ζ Cephei (zeta Cephei) rise, transit and set times from Idi-Ayunre, Nigeria are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Africa/Lagos):