θ Ursae Minoris (theta Ursae Minoris)
θ Ursae Minoris is a giant star of spectral class K5 in the constellation of Ursa Minor.
θ Ursae Minoris visual magnitude is 4.96. Because of its moderate brightness, θ Ursae Minoris 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 Ursae Minoris is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
θ Ursae Minoris is distant 831.63 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 25 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
θ Ursae Minoris (theta Ursae Minoris) is circumpolar and transits at 23:27 UTC (altitude: 64.2°)