φ Herculis (phi Herculis)
φ Herculis is a variable star of spectral class B9 in the constellation of Hercules.
φ Herculis visual magnitude is 4.26. Because of its moderate brightness, φ Herculis 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
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for φ Herculis (phi Herculis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
φ Herculis is also a Mn chemically peculiar star.

The red dot in the diagram below shows where φ Herculis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
φ Herculis is distant 228.45 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 16 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
φ Herculis (phi Herculis) is circumpolar and transits at 06:43 UTC (altitude: 83.4°)