How Fast Is Barnard's Star Proper Motion?

Barnard's Star moves the fastest of any star in our sky — 139 km/s relative to the Sun. Visible motion across the sky requires only a telescope and patience; over a human lifetime it shifts measurably against the background.

Barnard's Star is the fastest-moving star in our sky — telescopes can see it visibly drifting against the background over a few decades.

• Fastest-moving star in our sky
• Shifts visibly over a lifetime