Zeta Cancri is a binary star system located in the constellation of Cancer. It is approximately 50 light-years away from Earth and consists of two stars: a primary giant star and a secondary companion star. The primary star is classified as a G-type giant, which means it has expanded and cooled after exhausting the hydrogen in its core. The system is notable for its brightness, with an apparent magnitude of around 5.7, making it visible to the naked eye. Zeta Cancri is part of a larger group of stars known as the Cancer constellation, which is home to several other interesting celestial objects.