Getting Sirius

As I was walking out to my car after work tonight, I couldn't help but notice, low in the southeastern sky, a bright star flashing multiple colors. I'm always impressed by Sirius on these clear cold winter nights (Jupiter's high and bright these nights as well!).

The view to the southeast in the mid-Hudson Valley on January 29 at 6:00 pm

I've written about Sirius before, three years ago now.  Worth a read (if I don't say so myself).

Dog Star