October 29 | Leap | Leap+1 | Leap+2 | Leap+3 |
1950 | 98Kappa VIR | |||
99Iota VIR | 99Iota VIR | 99Iota VIR | 99Iota VIR | |
100Lambda VIR | ||||
2000 | 98Kappa VIR | 98Kappa VIR | ||
99Iota VIR | 99Iota VIR | 99Iota 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: 98 Kappa VIR
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Oct 28
Magnitude: 4.2
Spectrum/Star type: Orange Giant
Distance in Light Years: 225
Diameter compared to Sun: 25
Luminosity compared to Sun: 95
Date best observed: Jun 9
Additional information: Chinese: K’ang, “Neck” from their Lunar Zodiac. Represented as a warrior who kept order in the heavens.
Name: 99 Iota VIR Syrma
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Oct 29
Magnitude: 4.1
Spectrum/Star type: Light yellow giant
Distance in Light Years: 70
Diameter compared to Sun: 5
Luminosity compared to Sun: 40
Date best observed: Jun 10
Additional information: Latin, the “Train” of Virgo’s skirt.
Name: 100 Lambda VIR Khambalia
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Oct 30
Magnitude: 4.5
Spectrum/Star type: White
Distance in Light Years: 185
Diameter compared to Sun: 2
Luminosity compared to Sun: 30
Date best observed: Jun 10
Additional information: Coptic, the “Crooked Claw”. Just north of the ecliptic.