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The positions of the Moon relative to the planets changes on a day-to-day basis, but for the past three weeks or so, Jupiter and Venus have been sharing the western sky in the early evening. Last week, the two planets were accompanied by a waxing crescent moon, bringing a special treat!
Check out www.spaceweather.com to see the daily sights in the sky.
What else can I help you with?
What planets are next to moon?
Well, our own Earth is its closest neighbour. After that it is Venus (when at its closest approach). Perhaps you meant "next to" as in nearest in the sky when we look at the Moon. That is changing all the time of course.
What planet is next to the moon on January 29 2010?
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.
What is the region of the sky where the moon and planets appear?
The Moon, Sun and planets all appear in a strip of sky called the ecliptic. It is a plane defined by the plane of the Earth's orbit and the Sun is always on the ecliptic, while the Moon and planets stay close to it.
What planet is next to the moon today?
If you are talking today as in October 19, 2010.....the King of the planets...Jupiter. :)
Which planets are next to the moon?
Earth has one moon and earth is the only planet next its moon however, other planets have their own moons. http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/our_solar_system/moons_table.html The link above takes you to a "table" of moons, it lists which planets have moons, how many moons each planet has, the names of the moons, when they were discovered, who discovered them etc... Just copy and paste the address into your browser if you can't click it.
What naked eye planets that NEVER appears next to a full moon Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn?
Inferior planets (Mercury and Venus) can never be opposite to the Sun, since they are nearer to the Sun than we are. Therefore, it follows that they can't be seen next to a full moon, which is opposite to the Sun in the sky.
What is the brightest planet in the sky after the sun and the moon?
The sun and the moon are not planets. The sun is a star and the moon is a natural satellite. The brightest planet in Earth's sky is Venus.
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.
The strip of the sky which the Sun the Moon and the bright planets appear to move?
The strip of the sky in which the Sun, Moon, and bright planets appear to move is called the ecliptic. The ecliptic is the apparent path that the Sun takes through the sky over the course of a year due to the Earth's orbit around it. It is also the path that the Moon and planets generally follow, staying close to this line in the sky.
How are stars moon and planets alike?
You can see all of them in the sky at night.
When is the next full moon cat scheduled to appear in the night sky?
The next full moon, also known as the "Full Moon Cat," is scheduled to appear in the night sky on date.
What is it when you see what appears to be a star next to the moon?
When you see what appears to be a star next to the moon, it is likely a planet such as Venus or Jupiter. Planets are often visible near the moon due to their brightness and positioning in the sky. It is a common phenomenon in the night sky.
