⭐ Aldebaran (star)
Aldebaran (alpha Tau) is a K5III star at 65.3 light-years, magnitude 0.85, in the Bull constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 21421 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha Tau |
| Constellation: | Bull (Tau) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 68.980165° (04:35:55) |
| Declination (Dec): | 16.509302° |
| Visual magnitude: | 0.85 |
| Spectral type: | K5III |
| Distance: | 65.3 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 06:05): altitude -35.3°, azimuth 85.9°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -32.1°, azimuth 84.3°.