Alya
star · Serpens · 4.6ᵐ
White star in Serpens.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Alya around the year 1871.
About 4 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Alya in?
Alya lies in Serpens.
Is Alya visible to the naked eye?
4.6ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Alya?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 18h 56m · +4° 12′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Serpens
- How to observe
- 4.6ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A5V — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 1.2ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈27 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~155 light years
- Designation
- HIP 92946
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° | 34° | 82° |
| +55° | 39° | 83° |
| +45° | 49° | 84° |
| +30° | 64° | 85° |
| 0° | 86° | 86° |
| −35° | 51° | 85° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 11:11 |
| February | 09:03 |
| March | 07:18 |
| April | 05:25 |
| May | 03:30 |
| June | 01:24 |
| July | 23:20 |
| August | 21:19 |
| September | 19:26 |
| October | 17:38 |
| November | 15:37 |
| December | 13:28 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.