Where is Sirius right now?
Sirius is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 19° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of -1.44.
Twilight begins at 03:21 local time. At that moment, Sirius will be 19° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 03:21 local time. At that moment, Sirius will be 19° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track Sirius position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Sirius Tonight
The best observable position of Sirius is near 04:20: 28° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Sirius will become visible again around September 22 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Sirius is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Sirius Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Sirius moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 28° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sirius
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Direction | south-east (131°) |
| Right Ascension | 06h 45m |
| Declination | −16° 42′ |
| Magnitude | -1.44 |
Sirius Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sirius
| Time | 03:21 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Azimuth | 131° |
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.
Sirius Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Sep 10, 12:00 | -4° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 10, 13:00 | -15° | 260° | west | Below horizon |
| Sep 10, 14:00 | -27° | 269° | west | Below horizon |
| Sep 10, 15:00 | -39° | 279° | west | Below horizon |
| Sep 10, 16:00 | -51° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 10, 17:00 | -61° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 10, 18:00 | -68° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 10, 19:00 | -68° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 10, 20:00 | -62° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 10, 21:00 | -51° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 10, 22:00 | -40° | 80° | east | Below horizon |
| Sep 10, 23:00 | -28° | 90° | east | Below horizon |
| Sep 11, 00:00 | -16° | 99° | east | Below horizon |
| Sep 11, 01:00 | -5° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 11, 02:00 | 7° | 117° | south-east | Very low |
| Sep 11, 03:00 | 17° | 127° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 11, 03:17 — Astronomical night ends | 19° | 131° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 11, 03:49 — Twilight end | 24° | 137° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 11, 04:00 | 25° | 140° | south-east | Twilight |
| Sep 11, 04:20 — Civil sunrise | 28° | 144° | south-east | Twilight |
| Sep 11, 04:47 — Sunrise | 31° | 151° | south-east | Twilight |
| Sep 11, 05:00 | 32° | 154° | south-east | Daylight |
| Sep 11, 06:00 | 35° | 171° | south | Daylight |
| Sep 11, 07:00 | 35° | 189° | south | Daylight |
| Sep 11, 08:00 | 32° | 206° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 11, 09:00 | 25° | 220° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 11, 10:00 | 17° | 233° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 11, 11:00 | 7° | 243° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 11, 12:00 | -4° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon |