φ Centauri (phi Centauri)
φ Centauri is a variable sub-giant star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Centaurus.
φ Centauri visual magnitude is 3.83. Because of its moderate brightness, φ Centauri 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 φ Centauri is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
φ Centauri is distant 465.05 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 6 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's φ Centauri (phi Centauri) rise, transit and set times from Cianjur Kidul, Indonesia are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Asia/Jakarta):