The Libra constellation
Lib · Catalogue stars: 16
The constellation Libra: 16 catalogue stars and 0 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Lib
- Catalogue stars
- 16
- Messier objects
- 0
- Brightest star
- Zubeneschamali · 2.6ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 76470 · 3.6ᵐ · K3III
- HIP 76600 · 3.7ᵐ · B2.5V
- HIP 77853 · 4.1ᵐ · K0III
- HIP 73165 · 4.5ᵐ · F0V
- HIP 74392 · 4.5ᵐ · Asp...
- HIP 76219 · 4.6ᵐ · K1IV
- HIP 76880 · 4.8ᵐ · K5III
- HIP 73473 · 4.9ᵐ · B9.5V
- HIP 75379 · 4.9ᵐ · F5IV
- HIP 72631 · 4.9ᵐ · G8...
- HIP 78207 · 5.0ᵐ · B8Ia/Iab
- HIP 76742 · 5.0ᵐ · K3III
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 14° | 124° |
| +55° | 19° | 119° |
| +45° | 29° | 113° |
| +30° | 44° | 109° |
| 0° | 74° | 106° |
| −35° | 71° | 110° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 07:38 |
| February | 05:31 |
| March | 03:45 |
| April | 01:52 |
| May | 23:58 |
| June | 21:52 |
| July | 19:48 |
| August | 17:47 |
| September | 15:54 |
| October | 14:05 |
| November | 12:04 |
| December | 09:56 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Libra?
Zubeneschamali — 2.6ᵐ.