October 18 | Leap | Leap+1 | Leap+2 | Leap+3 |
1950 | 74 VIR | 74 VIR | ||
79Zeta VIR | 79Zeta VIR | 79Zeta VIR | ||
2000 | 74 VIR | 74 VIR | 74 VIR | |
79Zeta VIR | 79Zeta VIR |
In a few cases you have a choice. Remember that a smaller magnitude number is a brighter star, if that is your preference.
Name: 74 VIR
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Oct 17
Magnitude: 4.7
Spectrum/Star type: Red Giant
Distance in Light Years: 430
Diameter compared to Sun: more than 80
Luminosity compared to Sun: over 1000
Date best observed: May 30
Name: 79 Zeta VIR Heze
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Oct 18
Magnitude: 3.4
Spectrum/Star type: White
Distance in Light Years: 73
Diameter compared to Sun: 2
Luminosity compared to Sun: 18
Date best observed: May 30
Additional information: The name may come from an Arabic reference to nearby Spica. It is about 1 degree south of The Celestial Equator. This star rotates in a half a day compared to the Sun at 25 days!