* Aldebaran: Apparent magnitude of 0.87, making it the 14th brightest star in the night sky.

* Betelgeuse: Apparent magnitude of 0.42 to 0.58 (variable), making it the 10th brightest star in the night sky.

Although Betelgeuse is sometimes brighter than Aldebaran, its brightness varies considerably, while Aldebaran's brightness remains relatively stable. On average, Aldebaran is the brighter star.