Fawaris
star · Cygnus · 2.9ᵐ
Blue-white star in Cygnus.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Fawaris around the year 1861.
About 18 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Fawaris in?
Fawaris lies in Cygnus.
Is Fawaris visible to the naked eye?
2.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Fawaris?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 19h 45m · +45° 08′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Cygnus
- How to observe
- 2.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- B9.5III — blue-white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.7ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈157 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~165 light years
- Designation
- HIP 97165
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° | 75° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 80° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 90° · never sets | — |
| +30° | 75° | 35° |
| 0° | 45° | 45° |
| −35° | 10° | 30° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 11:59 |
| February | 09:52 |
| March | 08:07 |
| April | 06:14 |
| May | 04:19 |
| June | 02:13 |
| July | 00:09 |
| August | 22:08 |
| September | 20:15 |
| October | 18:26 |
| November | 16:26 |
| December | 14:17 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.