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Fomalhaut Shines Brightly for Stargazers This Autumn

10/25/2025

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Fomalhaut is the brightest star in the dim constellation Piscis Austrinus and is visible in the southeastern sky during autumn.
The bluish-white star lies about 25 light-years away, has apparent magnitude +1.2, and is nearly twice the Sun's size.
Fomalhaut is part of a multiple star system with two fainter companion stars.
Its visibility makes it a notable feature for stargazers during October evenings.

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Fomalhaut is the brightest star in the dim constellation Piscis Austrinus and is visible in the southeastern sky during autumn.
The bluish-white star lies about 25 light-years away, has apparent magnitude +1.2, and is nearly twice the Sun's size.
Fomalhaut is part of a multiple star system with two fainter companion stars.
Its visibility makes it a notable feature for stargazers during October evenings.