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Since the Moon moves across the sky about 12 degrees per night, there will be no bright star near the Moon "every night".
Last night (September 11, 2009) the Moon was fairly close the Betelgeuse, the red giant star at the shoulder of Orion. Tonight, September 12, 2009, the Moon will be very near the planet Mars. Both have a similar reddish color to them.
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What planet is closest to the moon in the morning hours?
Its venus. It looks like the bright dot under a question mark near the moon.
What planet was showing near the moon last night?
the moon orbits around the earth constantly. The earth is always closest. _____________________ The last few evenings, Venus has been that extra-bright planet in the sky right next to the Moon.
Is Venus' the planet i see by the moon?
At different times the various planets look to be near the moon. So sometimes when you see something very bright near the moon, it is a planet. The four main planets that look bright are Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, so when you see something near the moon, it is one of those four. You can use lots of different websites which will tell you what is in the sky at the moment and what looks to be near the moon. One of those websites is in the link below.
What planet next to the moon?
Venus is very near the Moon yesterday and today. From Asia, it would have appeared exceptionally close last night.
Is the near side of the moon the dark side?
"the near side of moon is not dark" this is not entirely correct answer. there are infact many times when the near side of the moon is dark throughout the year. the moon has day and night cycles aswell as other forms of darkness. first off, a full moon seen on earth is when the sun shines light on the moon without the earth being in the way to cast a shadow on the surface. however a Crescent Moon is the moon being partially shadowed by the earth, so the near side is actually dark because the earth is blocking out the sun light to it. also depending on the position of the moon the far side gets the light and the near side wont. this is because the sun is stationary and the moon goes around the earth. there will always be a light side and dark side of the moon just like there is on earth a day and night but you have to remember that its not night all around earth at the same time, same goes for the moon. also the dark side of the moon generally refers to the far side, which is not always dark.
Why are stars near the moon?
You will find stars in every direction - both near the Moon, and in other directions. They are not really "near" the Moon; they just happen to be in the same direction.
What planet is closest to the moon in the morning hours?
Its venus. It looks like the bright dot under a question mark near the moon.
What is the star visible just below the moon on Jan 11th 2010?
The bright star near the Moon on January 11, 2010 is Antares.
Once a year the moon appears larger?
Actually, the Moon appears larger when it is at the horizon. This is every time you happen to see it near the horizon, but it is only an illusion.Actually, the Moon appears larger when it is at the horizon. This is every time you happen to see it near the horizon, but it is only an illusion.Actually, the Moon appears larger when it is at the horizon. This is every time you happen to see it near the horizon, but it is only an illusion.Actually, the Moon appears larger when it is at the horizon. This is every time you happen to see it near the horizon, but it is only an illusion.
What planet is visible near the Moon in July 2017?
On 30th July 2017 the bright planet near the Moon just after sunset is Jupiter. Mercury is also visible in the lower part of the sky.
What does it mean when a relationship is uncertain and the couple saw the bright moon and a single shining star together two nights in a row?
Probably you saw the moon next to a planet, or another bright star. There are some bright stars - like Antares - which are near the Ecliptic.
Which phase of the moon occurs when the moon rises near sunset and is seen during night?
Full moon, or within one day of the full.
What planet was showing near the moon last night?
the moon orbits around the earth constantly. The earth is always closest. _____________________ The last few evenings, Venus has been that extra-bright planet in the sky right next to the Moon.
Is Venus' the planet i see by the moon?
At different times the various planets look to be near the moon. So sometimes when you see something very bright near the moon, it is a planet. The four main planets that look bright are Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, so when you see something near the moon, it is one of those four. You can use lots of different websites which will tell you what is in the sky at the moment and what looks to be near the moon. One of those websites is in the link below.
What planet next to the moon?
Venus is very near the Moon yesterday and today. From Asia, it would have appeared exceptionally close last night.
Is the near side of the moon the dark side?
"the near side of moon is not dark" this is not entirely correct answer. there are infact many times when the near side of the moon is dark throughout the year. the moon has day and night cycles aswell as other forms of darkness. first off, a full moon seen on earth is when the sun shines light on the moon without the earth being in the way to cast a shadow on the surface. however a Crescent Moon is the moon being partially shadowed by the earth, so the near side is actually dark because the earth is blocking out the sun light to it. also depending on the position of the moon the far side gets the light and the near side wont. this is because the sun is stationary and the moon goes around the earth. there will always be a light side and dark side of the moon just like there is on earth a day and night but you have to remember that its not night all around earth at the same time, same goes for the moon. also the dark side of the moon generally refers to the far side, which is not always dark.
What is current bright star near the moon 630 pm central time?
It's not a star, It's a planet: Venus! Beautiful, isn't it? Diego
