ζ2 Scorpii (zeta2 Scorpii)
ζ2 Scorpii is a variable giant star in the constellation of Scorpius.
ζ2 Scorpii visual magnitude is 3.62. Because of its moderate brightness, ζ2 Scorpii 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 ζ2 Scorpii is -0.124 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and -0.236 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 1000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about ζ2 Scorpii
ζ2 Scorpii (zeta2 Scorpii) is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom .
Altitude: -7.4°
Azimuth: 158.0°
Direction: South-South-East
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of ζ2 Scorpii
ζ2 Scorpii is situated south of the celestial equator, as such, it is more easily visible from the southern hemisphere. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of ζ2 Scorpii are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of ζ2 Scorpii in the sky:
Visibility of ζ2 Scorpii from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
ζ2 Scorpii (zeta2 Scorpii) is currently not visible from Greenwich, United Kingdom
Distance of ζ2 Scorpii from the Sun and relative movement
ζ2 Scorpii is distant 150.44 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 19 kilometers per second.
Spectral properties of ζ2 Scorpii
ζ2 Scorpii belongs to spectral class K4 and has a luminosity class of III corresponding to a giant star.
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ζ2 Scorpii is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.