Arneb
Where is Arneb?
Look south, about 21° up at 05:17 in Lepus. It rises at 01:06 and climbs through the night.
- Rises
- 01:06
- Highest
- 05:34
- Sets
- 10:03
- Best after dark
- 05:17 · 21°
Can I see Arneb tonight?
From London tonight, Arneb is above the horizon after dark. It’s highest just before dawn, around 05:17, in the south at 21°.
At magnitude 2.6 it is visible by eye, even from many towns, when the sky is clear.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
What does Arneb look like?
Arneb looks white to the eye (color is easier to see in binoculars). Its spectral type is F0Ib: yellow-white supergiant (a little hotter than the Sun).
Eyes
A white point of light, visible even from many towns when it’s clear.
Binoculars
Brighter, and its white color is easier to see.
Telescope
Still a point of light: no amateur telescope shows a star’s surface.
About Arneb
Arneb is a star in Lepus, shining at magnitude 2.6. Its spectral type, F0Ib, marks it as: yellow-white supergiant (a little hotter than the Sun).
Arneb in Lepus
Sources: SkyMate; Wikidata (CC0). Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences