Zibal

Zibal (ζ Eridani) is a white star in the constellation Eridanus. With an apparent magnitude of 4.8 it is the 1254th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 119 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationEridanus
Designationζ Eridani (Zeta Eridani), HR 984
Apparent magnitude4.8 (1254th brightest)
Spectral typeA5m
Colorwhite (B−V 0.23)
Distanceabout 119 light-years
Right ascension3 h 15.8 min
Declination−8.82°
Best monthDecember (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 Zibal

Zibal is in Eridanus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in December evenings, about 41° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 64° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Menkar (13° away), Rigel (29° away) and Aldebaran (32° away).

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Other named stars in Eridanus

AchernarCursaZaurakAcamarRanaRanTheeminSceptrumAzhaBeemimBeidKeidAngetenar

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