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.
Where and When to Look for Sirius Tonight
The best available observing time for Sirius during this observing period is around 03:14, at 73° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Sirius will remain visible until May 21, 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 south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 73° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Sirius position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sirius
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Direction | south-east (108°) |
| Right Ascension | 06h 45m |
| Declination | −16° 42′ |
| Magnitude | -1.44 |
Sirius Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sirius
| Time | 19:39 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Azimuth | 108° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 12:00 | -38° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 13:00 | -52° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 14:00 | -64° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 15:00 | -73° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 16:00 | -70° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 17:00 | -60° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 18:00 | -47° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 19:00 | -33° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 20:00 | -18° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 21:00 | -4° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 22:00 | 10° | 107° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 12, 23:00 | 25° | 108° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 00:00 | 39° | 112° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 01:00 | 52° | 118° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 02:00 | 65° | 133° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 03:00 | 73° | 167° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 04:00 | 70° | 212° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 13, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 66° | 226° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 13, 04:53 — Twilight end | 61° | 234° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 13, 05:00 | 59° | 236° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 55° | 240° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 05:41 — Sunrise | 50° | 243° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 06:00 | 46° | 245° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 07:00 | 32° | 250° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 08:00 | 18° | 252° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 09:00 | 4° | 253° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 10:00 | -11° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 11:00 | -25° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 12:00 | -39° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon |