ξ2 Ceti (xi2 Ceti)
ξ2 Ceti is a giant star in the constellation of Cetus.
ξ2 Ceti visual magnitude is 4.28. Because of its moderate brightness, ξ2 Ceti 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 ξ2 Ceti is 0.04 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and -0.009 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 10000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about ξ2 Ceti
ξ2 Ceti (xi2 Ceti) is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Altitude: -7.9°
Azimuth: 294.3°
Direction: West-North-West
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of ξ2 Ceti
ξ2 Ceti 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 ξ2 Ceti are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of ξ2 Ceti in the sky:
Visibility of ξ2 Ceti from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
Today's ξ2 Ceti (xi2 Ceti) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, United Kingdom are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Distance of ξ2 Ceti from the Sun and relative movement
ξ2 Ceti is distant 175.93 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 11 kilometers per second.
Spectral properties of ξ2 Ceti
ξ2 Ceti belongs to spectral class B9 and has a luminosity class of III corresponding to a giant star.
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ξ2 Ceti is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
