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Most stars on this list appear bright from Earth because they are nearby, not because they are intrinsically luminous. For a list which compensates for the distances, converting the apparent magnitude to the absolute magnitude, see the list of most luminous stars. Some major asterisms, which feature many of the brightest stars in the night sky
The comet’s trajectory will take it past the bright star Capella on 5 February, before swinging by Mars on 10 February. ... the best views will be from the South West and Pacific Coast regions ...
On Wednesday, December 4, stargazers are in for a treat as the two brightest objects in the sky, Venus and the moon, will appear close together, according to Space.com.
An asteroid will temporarily eclipse one of the brightest stars in the sky tonight. Ashley Strickland, CNN. December 11, 2023 at 5:25 PM.
Canopus is the brightest star in the southern constellation of Carina and the second-brightest star in the night sky. It is also designated α Carinae, which is romanized (transliterated) to Alpha Carinae. With a visual apparent magnitude of −0.74, it is outshone only by Sirius.
[citation needed] [dubious – discuss] In large cities, about 300 to 500 stars can be seen depending on the extent of light and air pollution. [citation needed] The farther north, the fewer are visible to the observer. [citation needed] The brightest star in the night sky is located in the southern celestial hemisphere and is larger than the Sun.
Where and when you can see Jupiter in the sky. Jupiter is expected to go into opposition on Dec. 7, according to EarthSky.org.. Around sunset, look close to overhead -- but not directly -- to see ...
The bright star at top center is Alhena, which forms a cross-shaped asterism with the Winter Triangle. With an apparent magnitude of −1.46, Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, almost twice as bright as the second-brightest star, Canopus. [72]