September 23 | Leap | Leap+1 | Leap+2 | Leap+3 |
1950 | 8Pi VIR | 8Pi VIR | ||
9 Omicron VIR | ||||
2000 | 8Pi VIR | 8Pi VIR | 8Pi VIR |
Use 8 Pi for the Leap +1 years in the 1950 era. For leap years in the 2000 era, either star could work. Remember that a smaller magnitude number is a brighter star, if that is your preference.
Name: 8Pi VIR
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Sep22
Magnitude: 4.7
Spectrum/Star type: White
Distance in Light Years: 355
Diameter compared to Sun: 2
Luminosity compared to Sun: 15
Date best observed: May 7
Additional information: 8 Pi is a spectroscopic binary
Name: 9 Omicron VIR
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Sep24
Magnitude: 4.1
Spectrum/Star type: Dark yellow Giant
Distance in Light Years: 170
Diameter compared to Sun: ~12
Luminosity compared to Sun: ~50x
Date best observed: May 8