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Why do you see planets just after sunset and just before sunset?
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The two planets that are between Earth and the sun are Mercury and Venus. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. Venus is the second closest planet to the Sun. These two planets can only be seen when the observer on earth is facing towards them. That occurs only during the early morning twilight, the entire day, and the early evening twilight. During the night, and observer is facing away from the two planets. During the day, it is difficult, but not impossible, to see either Mercury or Venus due to the glare of the sun.
The remaining planets have an orbit that places them farther out from the sun than earth. They can be seen only when it is night, or early twilight. The three outer planets that are easiest to see with the naked eye at night are Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
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When will you be able to see Venus?
You can see it as a bright ''star'' in the sky, near the horizon. Venus is currently the "evening star" or "morning star" and will be visible either shortly before sunrise or shortly after sunset, depending on the calendar date.
What time of year can you see planets?
There are generally a couple of planets visible every night of the year. Which planets will be visible and when depends on where each of the planets (and the Earth itself) are in their orbits. Here on August 28, 2009, for example, Jupiter rises about sunset and is brightly visible all night. Venus and Mars rise before dawn. Saturn and Mercury are not visible this month, because they are too close to the Sun to be seen.
What planets can be seen in August sky?
According to science you may see mars at sunset and venus but it depends where the earth is rotating at. also you can or might see jupiter and see the storm
When is the best time to look in the sky if you want to see mercury?
Either just before sunrise or just after sunset (at any given time it's either one or the other, not both).
What planet is in the eastern sky just after sunset in January 2013?
You are seeing Jupiter, which is now in Taurus, near the Pleiades and Aldebaran. Taurus is up all night in the winter, so you can see Jupiter in the east after sunset and all night long as Taurus moves across the winter night sky. Just before sunrise, if you have a flat horizon, you'll see Jupiter in the west as it is about to set with Taurus.
Can you see the moon before sunset and after sunrise?
Yes you can see it before and after sunset!
Have you heard of the gloaming as a time of day just before sunset?
Gloaming is just after sunset. The word "gloaming" is of Scots origin. See the links for details.
What 2 times a day you should look at the sky to see venus?
Just before sunrise and just after sunset
When can you find mercury in the night sky?
It's a difficult one to see as it is orbits so close to the sun and is within our orbit. You can only see it just after sunset or before sunrise, and it has to be in the right place relative to the earth and sun. It will either follow on just after the sun at sunset, or come into view just before the sun at sunrise.
When will you be able to see Venus?
You can see it as a bright ''star'' in the sky, near the horizon. Venus is currently the "evening star" or "morning star" and will be visible either shortly before sunrise or shortly after sunset, depending on the calendar date.
What is that really bright star in the sky just after sunset?
That actually not a star but the planet Venus.You could also be referring to the planet Mercury. It can be seen just before Sunrise and just after Sunset. As mercury is nearest planet to the Sun, it is always seen very close to the Sun in the Sky. We can't see it in the morning because the is too bright and at night it is below the horizon. Hence, it is visible only for a few moments just before Sunrise and just after Sunset very near the horizon.
When can you see a planet?
Most planets can be seen at various times in the night. Mercury can only be seen just before sunrise and just after sunset. Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn can be seen with the naked eye. You will need a telescope to see Uranus or Neptune. Uranus is visible with the naked eye, but it has to be perfect viewing conditions without any light pollution.
What time of year can you see planets?
There are generally a couple of planets visible every night of the year. Which planets will be visible and when depends on where each of the planets (and the Earth itself) are in their orbits. Here on August 28, 2009, for example, Jupiter rises about sunset and is brightly visible all night. Venus and Mars rise before dawn. Saturn and Mercury are not visible this month, because they are too close to the Sun to be seen.
Can you see planet mercury at night with telescope.?
You can see it just before sunrise and just after sunset depending on the relative positions of the Earth and mercury. It is very close to the sun so you will need to know when and where to look
What planets can be seen in August sky?
According to science you may see mars at sunset and venus but it depends where the earth is rotating at. also you can or might see jupiter and see the storm
What bright object has been in the western sky at sunset in Texas february 2017?
You must have seen Venus. Not just in Texas; almost anywhere in the world, you can see it after sunset (or even before sunset, if you look closely). Venus looks like a bright star, but it is actually a planet.
If you want to see mercury in the sky when is the best time to look?
Either just before sunrise or just after sunset (at any given time it's either one or the other, not both).
