ε Leonis (epsilon Leonis)
ε Leonis is a variable bright giant star of spectral class G1 in the constellation of Leo.
ε Leonis visual magnitude is 2.98. Because of its brightness, ε Leonis is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.

Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for ε Leonis (epsilon Leonis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where ε Leonis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ε Leonis is distant 250.58 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 4 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ε Leonis (epsilon Leonis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):