Adhil
star · Andromeda · 4.9ᵐ
Orange star in Andromeda.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Adhil around the year 1812.
About 3 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Adhil in?
Adhil lies in Andromeda.
Is Adhil visible to the naked eye?
4.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Adhil?
Best observed in October.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 1h 22m · +45° 32′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Andromeda
- How to observe
- 4.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K0III-IV — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- 0.8ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈42 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~214 light years
- Designation
- HIP 6411
Observing tip
Stars stay points at any magnification: aim your telescope for colour, brightness and companions, not detail.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 76° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 81° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 89° · never sets | — |
| +30° | 74° | 35° |
| 0° | 44° | 44° |
| −35° | 9° | 29° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 17:37 |
| February | 15:30 |
| March | 13:44 |
| April | 11:51 |
| May | 09:57 |
| June | 07:50 |
| July | 05:47 |
| August | 03:46 |
| September | 01:52 |
| October | 00:04 |
| November | 22:03 |
| December | 19:54 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.