⭐ Rigel (star)
Rigel (beta Ori) is a B8Iab star at 860.0 light-years, magnitude 0.13, in the Orion constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 24436 |
| Bayer designation: | beta Ori |
| Constellation: | Orion (Ori) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 78.634467° (05:14:32) |
| Declination (Dec): | -8.201638° |
| Visual magnitude: | 0.13 |
| Spectral type: | B8Iab |
| Distance: | 860.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:42): altitude -37.6°, azimuth 122.2°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -35.2°, azimuth 119.2°.