COSMIC OBJECT RECORD / NEON ARCHIVE
Sirius
The brightest star in Earth’s night sky, a familiar winter-sky anchor.
TYPEBinary star system
CONSTELLATIONCanis Major
DISTANCE8.6 light-years
APPARENT MAGNITUDE-1.46
TAGSstar / canis major / bright star
Overview
The brightest star in Earth’s night sky, a familiar winter-sky anchor.
Observing context
Use the Guided Sky Finder to check practical visibility from your approximate observing area. Horizon, haze, Moon glare, and local light pollution can change what is visible.