Current Position
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Right Ascension (J2000) | 05h40m45s |
| Declination (J2000) | -01°56'33" |
| Altitude | 46.64° |
| Azimuth | 161.63° |
| Hour Angle | 00h11m17s |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Visibility | naked_eye |
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Visual Magnitude | 1.74 |
| Spectral Class | O9.5Ib |
| Color Index (B-V) | -0.21 |
| Distance | 1260.0 light-years |
| Parallax | 3.99 mas |
| Proper Motion (RA) | 3.99 mas/yr |
| Proper Motion (Dec) | 2.54 mas/yr |
| Radial Velocity | 18.5 km/s |
Catalog Designations
| Catalog | Designation |
|---|---|
| Hipparcos (HIP) | 26727 |
| Bright Star Catalogue (HR) | 1948 |
| Henry Draper (HD) | 37742 |
| SAO | 132444 |
| Bayer Designation | ζ Ori |
| Flamsteed Designation | 50 Ori |
Rise, Set & Transit
| Event | Time / Value |
|---|---|
| Rise Time | 04:33 |
| Transit Time | 10:28 (altitude: 48.2°) |
| Set Time | 16:24 |