ω Virginis (omega Virginis)
ω Virginis is a variable giant star of spectral class M4 in the constellation of Virgo.
ω Virginis visual magnitude is 5.36. Because of its faintness, ω Virginis 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
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ω Virginis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ω Virginis is distant 479.41 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 ω Virginis (omega Virginis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):