Sirius Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Sirius right now?
Sirius is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Sirius visibility on 2026-11-05
Sirius Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Sirius rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 31° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -64° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -48° |
| Sirius rise | 18:13 | |
| Sirius transit | 23:14 | 33° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 30° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 28° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 24° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 20° |
| Sirius set | 04:15 |
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Star system description: Sirius
A double or multiple star system in Canis Major.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 11.1″; a telescope may be needed to split it.
The diagram uses the latest WDS measurements; north is up and east is right. Measurements may be from different years. Unconnected groups are arranged separately; close pairs may merge, and pairs without reliable geometry are omitted.
Technical details: Sirius
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 06451-1643 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | Sirius |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 06h 45m 08s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -16° 42' 57s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | -1.47 |
| Secondary magnitude | 8.44 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 11.1″ |
| Position angle | 59° |
| Discovery year | 1862 |
| Last observed | 2024 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A1Vm+DA2 |
| Number of observations | 2064 |
7 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Sirius
Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.
| Component | Primary magnitude | Secondary magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle | Last observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | -1.47 | 8.44 | 11.1″ | 59° | 2024 |
| AC | -1.47 | 12.60 | 64.5″ | 30° | 1999 |
| AD | -1.47 | 14.00 | 31.6″ | 183° | 1915 |
| AE | -1.47 | 14.50 | 188.3″ | 47° | 2011 |
| AF | -1.47 | 13.80 | 125.7″ | 61° | 2011 |
| Ba,Bb | 8.44 | 12.60 | 1.5″ | 144° | 1975 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for Sirius
Sirius Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sirius
| Time | 04:37 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -3° |
| Azimuth | 251° |
Here you can see the current position of Sirius on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
When Is Sirius Visible Throughout the Year?
Sirius will remain visible until April 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 6 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:53 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 35m |
| Rise | 18:13 |
| Set | 04:15 |
| Elevation at transit | 33° |
| Transit time | 23:14 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 45m 08s", Dec: -16° 42' 57s |
| Magnitude | -1 |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Sirius, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Sirius is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Sirius is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sirius
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 06h 45m 09s |
| Declination | -16° 42′ 58″ |
| Magnitude | -1.47 |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | -3.2° |
| Azimuth | 250.8° |