λ Orionis (lambda Orionis)
λ Orionis is a variable and multiple hypergiant star of spectral class B0 in the constellation of Orion.
λ Orionis visual magnitude is 5.61. Because of its faintness, λ Orionis is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.

Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
Star System Properties
λ Orionis 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 λ Orionis double sysyem:
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's λ Orionis (lambda Orionis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):