Mebsuta

Mebsuta (ε Geminorum) is a yellow supergiant star in the constellation Gemini. With an apparent magnitude of 2.98 it is the 166th-brightest star in the night sky.

Finder chart showing where Mebsuta is in the constellation Gemini
Mebsuta (circled) in Gemini, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationGemini
Designationε Geminorum (Epsilon Geminorum), HR 2473
Apparent magnitude2.98 (166th brightest)
Spectral typeG8Ib
Coloryellow (B−V 1.40)
Distance—
Right ascension6 h 43.9 min
Declination+25.13°
Best monthFebruary (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Mebsuta

Mebsuta is in Gemini. From 40° N it is highest in the south in February evenings, about 75° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 30° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Alhena (9° away), Castor (13° away) and Pollux (14° away).

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Other named stars in Gemini

PolluxAlhenaCastorTejatPropusAlzirrWasatMekbudaJishui

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