Where is Sirius right now?
Sirius is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 34° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of -1.44.
Where and When to Look for Sirius Tonight
The best available observing time for Sirius during this observing period is around 03:43, at 36° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Sirius will remain visible until April 10, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. 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 24-hour period, Sirius moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 36° toward the south, and finishes toward the west.
Track Sirius position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sirius
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | -61° |
| Direction | north-east (50°) |
| Right Ascension | 06h 45m |
| Declination | −16° 42′ |
| Magnitude | -1.44 |
Sirius Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sirius
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -61° |
| Azimuth | 50° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | -36° | 276° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -48° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -59° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -67° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -69° | 9° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -64° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -54° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -43° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -31° | 88° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -19° | 97° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -7° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 4° | 114° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 14° | 125° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 23° | 136° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 31° | 150° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 35° | 167° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 36° | 183° | south | Visible |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 36° | 184° | south | Visible |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | 35° | 192° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | 33° | 201° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | 33° | 202° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | 31° | 208° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | 27° | 217° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | 19° | 230° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | 9° | 241° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -2° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -13° | 259° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -25° | 268° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -37° | 277° | west | Below horizon |