Pollux

β Gem

K0III Gemini Mag 1.16

Current Visibility

Altitude

-20.7°

Azimuth

14.1°

below_horizon

Current Position

PropertyValue
Right Ascension (J2000)07h45m18s
Declination (J2000)+28°01'33"
Altitude-20.72°
Azimuth14.09°
Hour Angle-10h01m22s
ConstellationGemini
Visibilitybelow_horizon

Physical Properties

PropertyValue
Visual Magnitude1.16
Spectral ClassK0III
Color Index (B-V)1.00
Distance33.8 light-years
Parallax96.74 mas
Proper Motion (RA)-625.69 mas/yr
Proper Motion (Dec)-45.95 mas/yr
Radial Velocity3.3 km/s

Catalog Designations

CatalogDesignation
Hipparcos (HIP)37826
Bright Star Catalogue (HR)2990
Henry Draper (HD)62509
SAO79666
Bayer Designationβ Gem
Flamsteed Designation78 Gem

Rise, Set & Transit

EventTime / Value
Rise Time10:46
Transit Time18:34 (altitude: 78.1°)
Set Time02:26