Zaniah
star · Virgo · 3.9ᵐ
White star in Virgo.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Zaniah around the year 1761.
About 7 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Zaniah in?
Zaniah lies in Virgo.
Is Zaniah visible to the naked eye?
3.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Zaniah?
Best observed in March.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 12h 20m · −0° 40′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Virgo
- How to observe
- 3.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A2IV — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.7ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈157 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~265 light years
- Designation
- HIP 60129
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° | 29° | 91° |
| +55° | 34° | 91° |
| +45° | 44° | 91° |
| +30° | 59° | 91° |
| 0° | 89° | 91° |
| −35° | 56° | 91° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 04:34 |
| February | 02:27 |
| March | 00:42 |
| April | 22:48 |
| May | 20:54 |
| June | 18:48 |
| July | 16:44 |
| August | 14:43 |
| September | 12:50 |
| October | 11:01 |
| November | 09:01 |
| December | 06:52 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.