It is the planet Jupiter.
In fact, tonight, September 22, 2010, is the closest approach of Jupiter to the Earth this year, or any year until 2022. If you have a small telescope or a pair of binoculars, this week will be the best time for a LONG time to take a closer look!
In September 2009, the star or planet that appeared near the moon in the southern sky would likely have been the planet Jupiter. Jupiter is often visible to the naked eye and appears as a bright object near the moon in the night sky.
Jupiter!
During September 2010 (as in every other month) the Moon will go through all of its phases once. On September 1, 2010, the Moon will be at the last quarter phase.
Right from moon? It appears as if a moon but big in size.
There is no specific planet next to the moon on January 29, 2010. The proximity of planets to the moon changes frequently due to their orbits and positioning in the night sky.
Neptune, the furthest planet from the sun.
On the 18th of September, 2010, the moon was a waxing gibbous. This means that it more than half of the moon was visible, but it was not yet a full moon.
That's Venus.
To an observer anywhere outside the atmosphere of a planet, including on the moon, the sky appears black everywhere except where a star or illuminated body appears.
The planet that often appears close to the crescent moon is Venus, known as the "evening star." However, depending on the time of year and your location, other planets or stars may also be visible near the moon.
its on the 23rd which is a Thursday
The white planet close to Earth is the Moon. It is Earth's only natural satellite, and its surface appears white due to the reflection of sunlight off its rocky, dust-covered surface.