⭐ Betelgeuse (star)
Betelgeuse (alpha Ori) is a M2Iab star at 643.0 light-years, magnitude 0.50, in the Orion constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 27989 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha Ori |
| Constellation: | Orion (Ori) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 88.792939° (05:55:10) |
| Declination (Dec): | 7.407064° |
| Visual magnitude: | 0.50 |
| Spectral type: | M2Iab |
| Distance: | 643.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:58): altitude -51.4°, azimuth 108.7°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -48.5°, azimuth 105.5°.