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Why do planets like Venus look so bright in the night sky if they do not emit light?
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∙ 12y ago
there are certain times when those planets... like venus..... are in an alignment with the sun and the sun's light... letting those planets REFLECT the same light the stars do...... the sun's light...... without the sun's light..... the stars too would be dark ^^
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Why The Moon and the planets appear bright at night?
they appear bright be cause the light from the sun is hitting the moon and planets to make them look bright.
What planet is bright in the night sky?
Venus is usually the planet that is most thought to be a UFO, but all planets visible without a telescope or binoculars can be mistaken for UFOs.
Can planets be seen on a clear night with the naked eye?
The planets visible to the naked eye, from the brightest to the less bright are Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Mercury.
At certain times of the year the planet Venus is clearly visible in the night sky How can it be seen even though it's not a light source?
because the sun gives it light ** All planets travel in an orbit around the sun and by doing so at certain times they are well visible from Earth. When we can see Venus in the night sky, it is in an orbit closes to the Earth at that time. Other planets will also be seen when their orbit carries them close to Earths orbit.
What planet is the brightest at night?
The brightest planet at night, depending on phase, is Venus. Jupiter and Mars can be a close second, depending on the season.
Why The Moon and the planets appear bright at night?
they appear bright be cause the light from the sun is hitting the moon and planets to make them look bright.
What is the bright light in the eastern sky at night it shows up around 3 am and stays it gets bright and then goes dim?
venus
Which planet's cloud cover reflects light from the sun making it appear bright in the night sky?
Venus
How can the planet Venus be seen in the night if it doesn't reflect any light?
It does reflect light, just like all the other planets.
At Certain times of the year the planet venus is visible in the night sky Explain how Venus can be seen in the night sky even though it is not a light source?
Venus' atmosphere makes the planet bright with sun rays reflecting against it.
What planet is bright in the night sky?
Venus is usually the planet that is most thought to be a UFO, but all planets visible without a telescope or binoculars can be mistaken for UFOs.
What 2 planets are in Florida's western night sky?
The two planets in Florida's western night sky are Venus and Jupiter, with Venus being the brighter of the two.
Can planets be seen on a clear night with the naked eye?
The planets visible to the naked eye, from the brightest to the less bright are Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Mercury.
What is the classification of Venus?
Planets that are located inside the orbit of Earth are classified as inferior planets, and these include Venus and Mercury. After the Moon, Venus is the brightest object in the night sky.
What is a hinky pinky for something that glows?
bright light
What is the brightest planet in sky?
Venus is the brightest planet in the night sky. Of course, it is the only planet we can see in the night sky. Except, of course, when Mars or Saturn, or any of the other planets, are close enough to Earth for us to see the light reflect from the planet. But then again, Venus would still be the brightest.
What are the bright lights in night sky that are NOT stars or planets?
The moving bright lights may be aircraft, satellites, or meteors. The bright points that are not stars or planets may also be galaxies, asteroids, comets, or the moons of planets.
