θ Pyxidis (theta Pyxidis)
θ Pyxidis is a giant star of spectral class M1 in the constellation of Pyxis.
θ Pyxidis visual magnitude is 4.72. Because of its moderate brightness, θ Pyxidis 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
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where θ Pyxidis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
θ Pyxidis is distant 521.60 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 20 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's θ Pyxidis (theta Pyxidis) rise, transit and set times from Temecula, United States are the following (all times relative to the local timezone America/Los_Angeles):