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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
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Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Sirius Observation Details

Sirius

Sirius Daily Motion

Sirius will not be observable tonight. It will reach its transit at 33° by 15:54 and set at 20:55. Throughout the night, from 00:38 to 04:55, it will be below the horizon. Sirius will rise again after sunrise, at 10:49.
Sirius will become visible in September, 27. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 27, Sirius can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Sirius Visibility Timetable on May 28

Sirius Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 0.3% illuminated06:03-54°
Sirius transit15:5433°
Sunset20:491°
Sirius set20:55
Moon Set22:12-14°
Astrosession begin22:48-21°
Astrosession end04:10-66°
Sirius rise10:49

Track Sirius Position Throughout the Night

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Sirius - Main Sequence Star

Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the night sky. It is a binary star system consisting of a main sequence star, Sirius A, and a faint white dwarf companion, Sirius B.

Sirius A is about twice as massive as the Sun and 25 times more luminous. The system is approximately 8.6 light-years away from Earth and is a prominent feature of the winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere.

Finder Chart for Sirius

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Object nameSirius
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Sirius coordinates6.7524809999999995, -16.716116
Center coordinates6.7524809999999995, -16.716116

Sirius Passage Through Night

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Current position of Sirius

Time00:38
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Sirius elevation-42°
Sirius Azimuth76°
Here you can see the current position of the Sirius on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Sirius's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Sirius

Time
DateThu, 29 May 2025
Twighlight start22:48
Twighlight end04:08
Twighlight duration5h 19m
Rise10:49
Set20:51
Elevation at transit33°
Transit time15:50
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 45m 08s", Dec: -16° 42' 58s
Magnitude-1
ConstellationCanis Major
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Sirius, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Sirius is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.