⭐ Saiph (star)
Saiph (kappa Ori) is a B0.5Ia star at 720.0 light-years, magnitude 2.06, in the Orion constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 33579 |
| Bayer designation: | kappa Ori |
| Constellation: | Orion (Ori) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 86.939120° (05:47:45) |
| Declination (Dec): | -9.669606° |
| Visual magnitude: | 2.06 |
| Spectral type: | B0.5Ia |
| Distance: | 720.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:39): altitude -43.3°, azimuth 131.4°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -41.2°, azimuth 127.8°.