Zibal
star · Eridanus · 4.8ᵐ
White star in Eridanus.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Zibal around the year 1916.
About 3 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Zibal in?
Zibal lies in Eridanus.
Is Zibal visible to the naked eye?
4.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Zibal?
Best observed in November.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 3h 16m · −8° 49′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Eridanus
- How to observe
- 4.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A5m — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 2.2ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈12 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~110 light years
- Designation
- HIP 15197
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° | 21° | 108° |
| +55° | 26° | 106° |
| +45° | 36° | 103° |
| +30° | 51° | 100° |
| 0° | 81° | 99° |
| −35° | 64° | 101° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 19:30 |
| February | 17:23 |
| March | 15:38 |
| April | 13:44 |
| May | 11:50 |
| June | 09:44 |
| July | 07:40 |
| August | 05:39 |
| September | 03:46 |
| October | 01:57 |
| November | 23:56 |
| December | 21:48 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.