Current Position
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Right Ascension (J2000) | 07h45m18s |
| Declination (J2000) | +28°01'33" |
| Altitude | 33.31° |
| Azimuth | 79.50° |
| Hour Angle | -4h27m30s |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Visibility | naked_eye |
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Visual Magnitude | 1.16 |
| Spectral Class | K0III |
| Color Index (B-V) | 1.00 |
| Distance | 33.8 light-years |
| Parallax | 96.74 mas |
| Proper Motion (RA) | -625.69 mas/yr |
| Proper Motion (Dec) | -45.95 mas/yr |
| Radial Velocity | 3.3 km/s |
Catalog Designations
| Catalog | Designation |
|---|---|
| Hipparcos (HIP) | 37826 |
| Bright Star Catalogue (HR) | 2990 |
| Henry Draper (HD) | 62509 |
| SAO | 79666 |
| Bayer Designation | β Gem |
| Flamsteed Designation | 78 Gem |
Rise, Set & Transit
| Event | Time / Value |
|---|---|
| Rise Time | 04:45 |
| Transit Time | 12:33 (altitude: 78.1°) |
| Set Time | 20:20 |