χ Leonis (chi Leonis)
χ Leonis is a variable and multiple giant star of spectral class F2 in the constellation of Leo.
χ Leonis visual magnitude is 4.63. Because of its moderate brightness, χ Leonis is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.

Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where χ Leonis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties
χ Leonis is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the χ Leonis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
χ Leonis is distant 94.38 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 5 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's χ Leonis (chi Leonis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):