Zeta Herculis
Where is Zeta Herculis?
Look west, about 46° up at 20:20 in Hercules. It sinks lower through the evening and sets at 02:12.
- Rises
- 07:14
- Highest
- 16:45
- Sets
- 02:12
- Best after dark
- 20:20 · 46°
Can I see Zeta Herculis tonight?
From London tonight, Zeta Herculis is above the horizon after dark. It’s highest soon after dark, around 20:20, in the west at 46°.
At magnitude 2.8 it is visible by eye, even from many towns, when the sky is clear.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
What does Zeta Herculis look like?
Zeta Herculis looks yellow to the eye (color is easier to see in binoculars). Its spectral type is G2IV: yellow subgiant (similar in temperature to the Sun).
Eyes
A yellow point of light, visible even from many towns when it’s clear.
Binoculars
Brighter, and its yellow color is easier to see.
Telescope
Still a point of light: no amateur telescope shows a star’s surface.
About Zeta Herculis
Zeta Herculis is a star in Hercules, shining at magnitude 2.8. Its spectral type, G2IV, marks it as: yellow subgiant (similar in temperature to the Sun).
Zeta Herculis in Hercules
Sources: SkyMate; Wikidata (CC0). Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences