Phecda - γ Ursae Majoris (gamma Ursae Majoris)
Phecda, also designated as γ Ursae Majoris (gamma Ursae Majoris), is a variable hypergiant star of spectral class A0 in the constellation of Ursa Major.
Phecda visual magnitude is 2.44, making it the 86th brightest star in the sky. Because of its brightness, Phecda 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
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J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for Phecda - γ Ursae Majoris (gamma Ursae Majoris).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Phecda is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Phecda is distant 83.61 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 13 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Phecda - γ Ursae Majoris (gamma Ursae Majoris) is circumpolar and transits at 11:55 UTC (altitude: 87.9°)