⭐ Pollux (star)

Pollux (beta Gem) is a K0III star at 33.8 light-years, magnitude 1.14, in the Twins constellation.

J2000 coordinates

Hipparcos number:HIP 37826
Bayer designation:beta Gem
Constellation:Twins (Gem)
Right Ascension (RA):116.328945° (07:45:19)
Declination (Dec):28.026199°
Visual magnitude:1.14
Spectral type:K0III
Distance:33.8 light-years

Visible now?

In Sao Paulo (2026-06-11 23:30): altitude -49.6°, azimuth 286.2°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.

In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -52.5°, azimuth 286.7°.

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