⭐ Capella (star)
Capella (alpha Aur) is a G3III star at 42.9 light-years, magnitude 0.08, in the Charioteer constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 24608 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha Aur |
| Constellation: | Charioteer (Aur) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 79.172328° (05:16:41) |
| Declination (Dec): | 45.997991° |
| Visual magnitude: | 0.08 |
| Spectral type: | G3III |
| Distance: | 42.9 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:52): altitude -47.7°, azimuth 46.6°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -45.0°, azimuth 47.0°.