Megrez

δ UMa

A3V Ursa Major Mag 2.58

Current Visibility

Altitude

-53.4°

Azimuth

235.2°

below_horizon

Current Position

PropertyValue
Right Ascension (J2000)12h08m21s
Declination (J2000)-50°43'20"
Altitude-53.44°
Azimuth235.25°
Hour Angle08h37m59s
ConstellationCentaurus
Visibilitybelow_horizon

Physical Properties

PropertyValue
Visual Magnitude2.58
Spectral ClassA3V
Color Index (B-V)0.08
Distance81.4 light-years
Parallax8.25 mas
Proper Motion (RA)-47.53 mas/yr
Proper Motion (Dec)-6.42 mas/yr
Radial Velocity-13.4 km/s

Catalog Designations

CatalogDesignation
Hipparcos (HIP)59196
Bright Star Catalogue (HR)4660
Henry Draper (HD)106591
SAO28315
Bayer Designationδ UMa
Flamsteed Designation69 UMa

Rise, Set & Transit

EventTime / Value
StatusNever rises at this location
Transit Time22:56 (altitude: -0.2°)