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The Sun is by far the nearest star to Jupiter.

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Why do people call jupiter a near star?

People often refer to Jupiter as a "near star" because it is one of the brightest objects in the night sky and can be easily seen without a telescope. However, Jupiter is actually a gas giant planet in our solar system, not a star, as stars undergo nuclear fusion to generate energy, while planets like Jupiter do not.


Is Jupiter close to the north star?

The North Star is around 430 light years from Earth. Earth to Jupiter distance varies as the planets orbits The Sun. At their closest they are 628,743,036 million kilometres apart. At their most distant they are 928,081,020 million kilometres apart.


After November 6th What will be the next noticeable planet in the sky?

Right (November 2009) you can see Jupiter, as a bright planet (looks like a star). At sunset, Jupiter is near the meridian, i.e., near its highest point. If you have a clear sky, just look out for the brightest star you can see.


Is there a star in Jupiter?

No. Jupiter is a planet, so it does not have a star inside it.


When did Jupiter became a star?

Jupiter is a planet. It has never been a star and never will be a star.


Is there a star smaller than Jupiter?

Jupiter is not a star. It is a planet. However, there are stars that are smaller than the planet Jupiter.


What star or planet appears near the moon in the southern sky in September 2009?

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.


What planet is in between the star algol and aldebaran?

Jupiter is the only bright planet near Aldebaran just now (Feb. 2013).


Where is the red spot on Jupiter?

It is near the bottom of jupiter.


Is Jupiter becoming a star?

No, and it never will. It is a failed star.


Is Jupiter the star of Bethlehem?

No.


Could Jupiter ignite and become a star?

No, Jupiter cannot ignite and become a star. It does not have enough mass to sustain nuclear fusion like a star.