⭐ Sirius (star)
Sirius (alpha CMa) is a A1V star at 8.6 light-years, magnitude -1.46, in the Greater Dog constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 32349 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha CMa |
| Constellation: | Greater Dog (CMa) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 101.287155° (06:45:09) |
| Declination (Dec): | -16.716116° |
| Visual magnitude: | -1.46 |
| Spectral type: | A1V |
| Distance: | 8.6 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-05-01 05:57): altitude -42.6°, azimuth 145.7°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -41.2°, azimuth 141.7°.