September 12 | Leap | Leap+1 | Leap+2 | Leap+3 |
1950 | 77Sigma LEO | 77Sigma LEO | ||
78 Iota LEO | 78 Iota LEO | 78 Iota LEO | ||
2000 | 77Sigma LEO | 77Sigma LEO | 77Sigma LEO | |
78 Iota LEO | 78 Iota LEO |
Every year has a star on this date. In a few cases you have a choice. Remember that a smaller magnitude number is a brighter star, if that is your preference.
Name: 77Sigma LEO
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: September 11
Magnitude: 4.0
Spectrum/Star type: Blue-white
Distance in Light Years: 215
Diameter compared to Sun: ~3x
Luminosity compared to Sun: more than 50x
Date best observed: Apr 25
Additional information: China:”Higher General”.
Name: 78 Iota LEO
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: September 12
Magnitude: 3.9
Spectrum/Star type: Light yellow Subgiant
Distance in Light Years: 79
Diameter compared to Sun: 2
Luminosity compared to Sun: 11
Date best observed: Apr 27
Additional information: China: “Second General”. A binary system, with a period of 192 years.