⭐ Polaris (star)
Polaris (alpha UMi) is a F7Ib star at 433.0 light-years, magnitude 1.98, in the Lesser Bear constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 11767 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha UMi |
| Constellation: | Lesser Bear (UMi) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 37.954560° (02:31:49) |
| Declination (Dec): | 89.264108° |
| Visual magnitude: | 1.98 |
| Spectral type: | F7Ib |
| Distance: | 433.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:46): altitude -23.6°, azimuth 0.8°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -22.9°, azimuth 0.8°.