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You see stars because nuclear fusion is going on inside them, generating huge
amounts of energy, and some of it leaves the star in the form of visible light.
In other words, stars make their own light, and they are sources of light.
You see planets, moons, and anything else in the sky, because the sun shines
on them and lights them up, like a flashlight.
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How are stars moon and planets alike?
You can see all of them in the sky at night.
How did the ancients distinguish between planets and stars in the night sky?
Ancients distinguished between planets and stars in the night sky by observing that planets move relative to the fixed background of stars, while stars maintain their positions.
Do any of the stars you can see have planets around them?
Yes. To date scientists have discovered well over a thousand planets orbiting other stars. It is believe that a large portion of the stars in the night sky have planets.
What objects do you see in the night time sky?
In the night sky, you can see stars, planets, the Moon, constellations, and sometimes satellites or shooting stars. These objects appear as points of light against the dark backdrop of space and can be observed with the naked eye or with the help of telescopes or binoculars.
What is the difference between planets and stars in the night sky?
Stars give off light whereas planets reflect light.
When did man first release the lights in the night sky in the sky were other stars and planets?
There are to many stars in the sky ! you can't count them . only godcan
What we will see if there's no clouds?
If there are no clouds in the sky, we will see the full extent of the atmosphere above us and all the celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, stars, and planets. The sky will appear clear and bright during the day and reveal a dark sky filled with stars at night.
Is all the planets stars?
No, planets are not stars. Stars are huge balls of burning gas, planets are not. At certain times, there are 5 planets that are visible with the naked eye in the night sky. Some of these are similar to stars but much closer. They are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. See the related link for more information.
What do see in the sky at night?
Stars and the moon
What else can you see in the sky besides stars and the moon?
Planets but the look like stars
Can we see stars outside of our galaxy in the night sky?
Yes, we can see stars outside of our galaxy in the night sky. These stars are part of other galaxies that are visible to us from Earth.
How are planets different than stars in the night sky?
the difference is that stars are much bigger in size than a planet
