5 brightest stars in the universe and how to find them
The night sky is full of wonders, and some stars shine brighter than others.
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Here are five of the brightest stars you can spot and where to find them.
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Sirius: The Brightest Star Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the night sky. It’s part of the constellation Canis Major and is best seen from December to March.
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Canopus is the second-brightest star, located in the constellation Carina. It’s most visible in the southern hemisphere, especially during late summer and early autumn.
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The third brightest star Rigil Kentaurus, also called Alpha Centauri, is part of the Centaurus constellation. It’s best viewed in the southern hemisphere, usually in April and May.
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Arcturus: Fourth Brightest star Arcturus is easily visible in the northern hemisphere. You can spot it from late spring to early autumn.
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Vega the fifth brightest star is a part of the Lyra constellation, shines bright in the summer months in the northern hemisphere. It’s one of the most recognisable stars in the sky.
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Vega is best viewed in July and August. Look overhead in the northern hemisphere, where it forms part of the Summer Triangle.
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These five stars are some of the brightest in the universe, lighting up our night skies.