⭐ Alphard (star)
Alphard (alpha Hya) is a K3III star at 177.0 light-years, magnitude 1.99, in the Female Water Snake constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 46390 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha Hya |
| Constellation: | Female Water Snake (Hya) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 141.896831° (09:27:35) |
| Declination (Dec): | -8.658603° |
| Visual magnitude: | 1.99 |
| Spectral type: | K3III |
| Distance: | 177.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:42): altitude -52.0°, azimuth 214.4°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -54.2°, azimuth 209.9°.