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What's the Brightest Star in the Sky Tonight?

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Who hasn’t heard of the Dog Star, Sirius? It’s the brightest star in the sky. Right now, it’s at its most prominent position of the year, highest up at 7 P.M.—right after darkness falls. And boy, is it easy to find. Plus, you also have a chance to see its pup! Yes, it’s a two-dog night. How to Find Sirius Simply locate those obvious three-in-a-row stars of Orion’s belt. Follow the stars down and left. They point to the most brilliant star, which has a distinct blue-white color. Simple. About... more

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