April 25, 2024
The bright orange star you see in the east tonight after sunset is called Arcturus. It is the brightest star in the constellation Boötes and is the 4th brightest star in the night sky. The only stars that appear brighter than Arcturus are Sirius, Canopus and Rigel.
Map of the constellation Boötes showing the location of the star Arcturus. On maps like these, the larger the dot the brighter the star. Map created by the International Astronomical Union and Sky and Telescope Magazine.