"Fifth-brightest star in the night sky" NYT crossword answer is:
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The fifth-brightest star in the night sky is Sirius, also known as the Dog Star. It is located in the constellation Canis Major and is the brightest star in the night sky, with a visual apparent magnitude of -1.46. It is a binary star system composed of a white main-sequence star and a faint white dwarf companion. Sirius is visible in the northern and southern hemispheres and is a popular sight for stargazers.