Sirius Observation Details
Sirius Daily Motion
Sirius will be visible throughout the entire night. It will rise at 20:38, just before twilight begins, and will be at 2° when twilight starts at 20:47. It will reach its transit at 34° at 01:41, and will fade away as twilight ends at 06:14, being at 5° elevation.Sirius will be visible until April, 5, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Sirius Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 51.1% illuminated | 12:36 | -63° |
| Sirius Rise | 20:38 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:47 | 2° |
| Moon Set | 00:31 | 32° |
| Sirius Transit | 01:41 | 34° |
| Astrosession end | 06:14 | 5° |
| Sirius Set | 06:43 |
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 name | Sirius |
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| Sirius coordinates | 6.7524809999999995, -16.716116 |
| Center coordinates | 6.7524809999999995, -16.716116 |
Sirius Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sirius
| Time | 20:47 |
| Latitude | 39.0469 |
| Longitude | -77.4903 |
| Sirius elevation | 2° |
| Sirius Azimuth | -113° |
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
| Date | Tue, 10 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:23 |
| Twighlight end | 05:40 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 17m |
| Rise | 20:34 |
| Set | 06:39 |
| Elevation at transit | 34° |
| Transit time | 01:37 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 06h 45m 08s", Dec: -16° 42' 58s |
| Magnitude | -1 |
| Constellation | Canis 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.
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.