As seen from Earth, yes, Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. In terms of actual brightness, no.
No. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Polaris is much farther down the list.
The sun appears brighter than Sirius does because it is about half a million times closer to us.
Observed from Earth there are no brighter stars at the night sky. If you see something that is brighter, it will be a planet.
Sirius appears brighter than Pollux because it is closer to Earth and is a more luminous star. Sirius is also a hot, blue star compared to Pollux, which is a cooler, orange giant star, further contributing to the difference in brightness.
It is closer to us.
Yes
I'm not too sure what other people think. I know that the Sun shines brighter than Sirius.
Venus has an apparent magnitude [See related link] of -3.82 when it is opposite from the Sun, whereas Sirius has an apparent magnitude of -1.47. So Venus is always brighter (When seen) than Sirius.
Because it actuall IS brighter.
Yes it is much bigger.Probably 5 suns can fit in sirius.Not only is sirius bigger but it is much hotter as well.
Look up in the sky and you will see. Polaris is actually quite dim, compared to other stars and planets. Even at it's dimmest, Mars is brighter than Polaris.
Because Sirius is closer to the earth that's why it is bigger