π Aurigae (pi Aurigae)
π Aurigae is a variable bright giant star of spectral class M3 in the constellation of Auriga.
π Aurigae visual magnitude is 4.26. Because of its moderate brightness, π Aurigae 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 π Aurigae (pi Aurigae).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where π Aurigae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
π Aurigae is distant 840.21 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 1 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
π Aurigae (pi Aurigae) is circumpolar and transits at 20:29 UTC (altitude: 84.5°)