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According to earthsky.org, that bright star next to the full moon in the early evening in early August, 2009, is Jupiter.

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On August 4, 2009, the bright star Regulus was visible next to the Moon in the evening sky. Regulus is the brightest star in the Leo constellation and can often be seen near the Moon during its monthly journey across the sky.

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