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New Year’s Star Sirius and 2 planets ring in 2025
- The star Sirius, sometimes called the New Year's star, can be found in the nightime sky every year around New Year's Eve. In 2025, Sirius will be joined by two bright planets, Jupiter and Mars, making for quite a sight to see.
- Jupiter is especially bright right now because Earth just passed between Jupiter and the sun. Meanwhile Earth will pass between Mars and the sun in January 2025, making Mars quite bright as well.
- Orion's Belt always points towards the star Sirius, making it easy to identify.
- While Mars and Jupiter are both bright and visible, Sirius is the brightest star in Earth's night sky.
- Sirius will be highest in the sky at midnight during every turn of the year.
- It is recommended to look for the trio of Sirius, Mars and Jupiter midway between sunset and sunrise -- but don't worry, they are easy to spot!
- To find Jupiter and Mars, EarthSky suggests looking towards the sun's path, or ecliptic.
- It is worth noting that the three bright objects will be visible from any location, provided that the sky is clear.
- The three bright objects will be most visible in late 2024 and early 2025.
- In early February 2025, Sirius will be highest up for the night around 10 p.m. local time. Mars and Jupiter will still be near Sirius in the sky, continuing to make for a bright sight.
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