It could be the planet Venus, often referred to as the "evening star" when visible in the western sky after sunset. Venus is one of the brightest objects in the sky and is frequently mistaken for a star.
Venus is often referred to as the "Evening Star" because it is one of the brightest objects in the sky after the Sun and the Moon. It is visible in the western sky shortly after sunset and is a prominent feature in the evening sky.
As of November 2013, you can see Venus towards the west, after sunset. Any time that Venus appears in the sky, it is the brightest "star". It is not technically a star, but it certainly looks like one.
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.
The brightest object in the southwest late evening sky in the southeastern US is likely the planet Venus. Venus is often referred to as the "evening star" because it is visible in the western sky shortly after sunset and appears as a bright, white object.
Ah, isn't that just a wonderful sight? That bright star in the west shining so beautifully can actually be the planet Venus! Its luminosity captured admirers throughout history. How lovely it is when nature dazzles us with such achievements!
Venus is currently visible as a very bright evening star in the night sky after sunset. It is the third brightest object in the sky after the sun and the moon. Venus is often referred to as the "evening star" when it is seen in the west after sunset.
Venus can typically be seen in the western sky at sunset, shortly after the Sun has set. It will appear as a bright star-like object. Its visibility and exact position may vary depending on the time of year.
Sunset in the West was created in 1950.
west is the sunset because of the gravity of the earth! and because of its rotation
Venus is often referred to as the "Evening Star" because it is one of the brightest objects in the sky after the Sun and the Moon. It is visible in the western sky shortly after sunset and is a prominent feature in the evening sky.
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I am not sure what exactly you mean with "planetary objects". To see planets, just look up in the evening, and watch out for objects that look like exceptionally bright stars. These days (October 2010), after sunset you can see Venus as a very bright star in the west, and Jupiter as a bright star (less bright than Venus, but otherwise exceptionally bright) in the east.
As of November 2013, you can see Venus towards the west, after sunset. Any time that Venus appears in the sky, it is the brightest "star". It is not technically a star, but it certainly looks like one.
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It depends on the time. For example, around March 22, the sun is setting to the west.
The sunset!