π Eridani (pi Eridani)
π Eridani is a variable giant star of spectral class M2 in the constellation of Eridanus.
π Eridani visual magnitude is 4.42. Because of its moderate brightness, π Eridani 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
Simplified finder chart for π Eridani (pi Eridani).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where π Eridani is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
π Eridani is distant 496.95 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 46 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's π Eridani (pi Eridani) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):