⭐ Alnilam (star)

Alnilam (epsilon Ori) is a B0Ia star at 1,340.0 light-years, magnitude 1.69, in the Orion constellation.

J2000 coordinates

Hipparcos number:HIP 26311
Bayer designation:epsilon Ori
Constellation:Orion (Ori)
Right Ascension (RA):84.053389° (05:36:13)
Declination (Dec):-1.201919°
Visual magnitude:1.69
Spectral type:B0Ia
Distance:1,340.0 light-years

Visible now?

In Sao Paulo (2026-06-11 23:17): altitude -60.8°, azimuth 214.3°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.

In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -63.0°, azimuth 208.4°.

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