λ Eridani (lambda Eridani)
λ Eridani is a variable sub-giant star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Eridanus.
λ Eridani visual magnitude is 4.27. Because of its moderate brightness, λ Eridani 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where λ Eridani is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
λ Eridani is distant 1,752.69 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 3 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's λ Eridani (lambda Eridani) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):