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Since a planet's light is reflected it appears to be steady (non twinkling). Star light twinkles.
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Which planet is typically the brightest planet in the night sky?
The planet Venus. It is often the third brightest object in the sky after the sun and moon. It is referred to as the morning or evening star (though its not a star).
Can a star be a planet?
No - a star is a star and a planet is a planet. See related questions.
What star is brighter than Sirius?
Observed from Earth there are no brighter stars at the night sky. If you see something that is brighter, it will be a planet.
Why do you think scientists are able to predict where in the night sky a planet will be visible?
why do scientists aew able to predict where in the night sky a planet will be visible
Is Sirius brighter than the evening star?
No. As seen from Earth the "evening star," which is actually the planet Venus, is the second brightest object in the night sky. Only the moon is brighter.
How can you tell wheather a bright object in the night sky is a star or a planet?
We can usually distinguish them. If it's twinkling then its a star. If it's not twinkling then it's a planet, unless it's a star that's very high in the sky.
How can you tell whether you are looking at a planet or a star in the night sky over the course of a nights observation?
We know it by observing that the stars blink in the sky while planets do not blink.
Which planet is typically the brightest planet in the night sky?
The planet Venus. It is often the third brightest object in the sky after the sun and moon. It is referred to as the morning or evening star (though its not a star).
Can a star be a planet?
No - a star is a star and a planet is a planet. See related questions.
What planet is the brightest planet in Earth's nighttime sky?
Venus is seen either in Evening or Morning and it is the brightest star in the night sky and I think its only a little near to the Moon
What is the evening or morning star called?
The morning/evening star is Venus. It is actually a planet but is often called a star. It is also the brightest light in the night sky.
What is the star in se sky in Phoenix AZ at night in July?
In July, 2009, a bright object low in the southeast sky after sunset is probably the planet Jupiter.
Is the Venus a star or a planet because other said Venus is an evening star?
Venus is a planet. It is referred to as a star because it is the brightest object in the night sky other than the moon. Planets look like stars.
What star is brighter than Sirius?
Observed from Earth there are no brighter stars at the night sky. If you see something that is brighter, it will be a planet.
What does a planet look like in earths sky for where you stand?
A very bright star. If you have a telescope, you can tell that it's a planet by it's colour, brightness and size.
What if the moon is not up is the star the brightest thing in the night sky?
The next brightest body in the sky, after the sun and the moon, is the planet Venus. The brightest star is the one called "Sirius", in the constellation "Canis Major".
These star patterns in the night sky were given names by ancient peoples to help tell stories?
constellations
