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By definition, a planet doesn't produce its own light. So the brightest planets are the ones who reflect the most light back out from surrounding stars. In our solar system i'd take a look at venus, and you could even make the argument of Pluto if you wanna push it. Pluto although not considered a planet anymore, but when it was, is covered in ice. Therefore, reflecting more percent of light than most of our planets if not all, making it the "brightest". But at our distance and rationalization venus would probably be your safest bet on a high school exam.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoWhen well placed, the brightest planet in the night sky is Venus.
However it's not always the brightest. It depends where it is in its orbit
round the Sun.
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∙ 15y agoWhen viewed from the Earth, it's Venus.
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∙ 9y agoVenus is the brightest planet.
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