EarthSky | The star Sirius rings in the New Year

The constellation Orion, with bluish stars except for one bright, orangish star at upper left.

The star Sirius rings in the New Year

Want to entertain your friends on New Year's Eve? Give them a quick tour of the heavens, and show them

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