⭐ Alnitak (star)
Alnitak (zeta Ori) is a O9.7Ib star at 800.0 light-years, magnitude 1.74, in the Orion constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 26727 |
| Bayer designation: | zeta Ori |
| Constellation: | Orion (Ori) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 85.189694° (05:40:46) |
| Declination (Dec): | -1.942574° |
| Visual magnitude: | 1.74 |
| Spectral type: | O9.7Ib |
| Distance: | 800.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:48): altitude -45.4°, azimuth 119.7°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -42.9°, azimuth 116.3°.