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Why do planets appear brighter than stars?
Because they're very close to the sun and thus reflect a lot of the sunlight. It also helps that they are very close to us in terms of the other stars in the sky.
Why does the sun brighter than Sirius?
It is closer to us.
Why is our sun brighter than Sirius?
The sun appears brighter than Sirius does because it is about half a million times closer to us.
Why is the sun brighter than all other stars?
The sun only appears brighter than other stars because it is much closer to us.
Why does the sun seem brighter than Rigel?
The sun appears brighter than Rigel does because it is much closer to us by a factor of about 50 million.
Why does the sun look bigger and brighter than all the other stars?
It is the closest star to us and that is why it looks bigger and brighter.
Why does the sun appear bigger and brighter than the other stars?
The sun appears bigger and brighter than other stars because it is much closer to us than any other stars.
Why do planets seem brighter than stars?
Some planets seem brighter - not all of them. Planets are quite near to us, as compared to the stars.
Why does the sun look brighter than other stars?
Simple, even though the sun is dimmer then many stars, it is over a thousand times closer to the earth and thus is larger to us and brighter
When Betelgeuse explodes will it swallow us up?
No, it is much too far away for that. We will see it get much brighter in the sky, much brighter than any other star. But, other than the pretty light show, it won't affect us.
What is the planet that is brighter among stars?
Venus is the brightest, then Jupiter and mars. All of these can potentially be brighter than sirus, but have to be well placed in their orbits relative to us.
Why are stars brighter than planets?
They are a lot closer than the stars. The nearest star, Alpha Proxima is 4 light years away. The planets are at most a few light hours away. Although they don't emit light, several of them have cloudy or sandy surfaces, making them highly reflective of sunlight. Some planets seem brighter - not all of them. Planets are quite near to us, as compared to the stars.
