Wezen - δ Canis Majoris (delta Canis Majoris)
Wezen, also designated as δ Canis Majoris (delta Canis Majoris), is a variable supergiant star of spectral class F8 in the constellation of Canis Major.
Wezen visual magnitude is 1.84, making it the 35th brightest star in the sky. Because of its brightness, Wezen is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.

Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for Wezen - δ Canis Majoris (delta Canis Majoris).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

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

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Wezen is distant 1,791.21 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 34 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Wezen - δ Canis Majoris (delta Canis Majoris) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):