φ Boötis (phi Boötis)
φ Boötis is a giant star of spectral class G7 in the constellation of Boötes.
φ Boötis visual magnitude is 5.24. Because of its faintness, φ Boötis 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
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where φ Boötis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
φ Boötis is distant 163.00 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 10 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
φ Boötis (phi Boötis) is circumpolar and transits at 23:43 UTC (altitude: 78.8°)