Nihal
star · Lepus · 2.8ᵐ
Yellow star (like the Sun) in Lepus.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Nihal around the year 1866.
About 19 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Nihal in?
Nihal lies in Lepus.
Is Nihal visible to the naked eye?
2.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Nihal?
Best observed in December.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 5h 28m · −20° 46′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Lepus
- How to observe
- 2.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- G5II — yellow star (like the Sun)
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.7ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈156 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~160 light years
- Designation
- HIP 25606
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° | 9° | 135° |
| +55° | 14° | 128° |
| +45° | 24° | 120° |
| +30° | 39° | 114° |
| 0° | 69° | 111° |
| −35° | 76° | 116° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 21:43 |
| February | 19:36 |
| March | 17:50 |
| April | 15:57 |
| May | 14:02 |
| June | 11:56 |
| July | 09:52 |
| August | 07:51 |
| September | 05:58 |
| October | 04:10 |
| November | 02:09 |
| December | 00:00 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.