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There are a number of ways:
- Watch the apparent motion of the "object" - does it move in the same manner as all the other stars.
- Look at a star map for your area and time of the Month.
- The easiest way is to download Stellarium [See related link] - a free open source astronomy program. Set your location and you'll be able to determine any night sky object.
What else can I help you with?
Are the bright stars in the sky planets?
Stars are not plants they are really hot gases.
What is the bright planet in the south sky in the UK?
The bright planet in the south sky in the UK is likely to be Jupiter. Jupiter is one of the brightest planets visible from Earth and it can often be seen in the southern part of the sky during the evening hours.
Can planets be seen on a clear night with the naked eye?
Yes, some planets such as Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are bright enough to be seen with the naked eye on a clear night. They appear as bright, star-like objects in the night sky, without the need for a telescope.
The strip of the sky which the Sun the Moon and the bright planets appear to move?
The strip of the sky in which the Sun, Moon, and bright planets appear to move is called the ecliptic. The ecliptic is the apparent path that the Sun takes through the sky over the course of a year due to the Earth's orbit around it. It is also the path that the Moon and planets generally follow, staying close to this line in the sky.
Are planets dimmer than stars?
Actually planets are non luminous objects , so Planets are totally dim . It seems like they are quite bright , because they reflect the Sunlight ( Stars light ) falling on them . So , yes of course , they are far dimmer than stars .
What planets are visible above Michigans sky right now I can see bright objects they don't seem to be blinking but I'm not sure what planets they might be and see all the stars available with eyes?
As of August, 2012, Saurn is in the southwest in the evening, not too bright. Arcturus is brighter, more due west. Venus and Jupiter are very bright in the south eastern sky, early morning.
What are the bright lights in night sky that are NOT stars or planets?
The moving bright lights may be aircraft, satellites, or meteors. The bright points that are not stars or planets may also be galaxies, asteroids, comets, or the moons of planets.
Are the bright stars in the sky planets?
Stars are not plants they are really hot gases.
What is the bright planet in the south sky in the UK?
The bright planet in the south sky in the UK is likely to be Jupiter. Jupiter is one of the brightest planets visible from Earth and it can often be seen in the southern part of the sky during the evening hours.
What are visible objects in the sky?
Visible objects in the sky include the Sun, Moon, stars, planets, satellites, meteors, and the International Space Station (ISS). Telescopes or binoculars can make some objects like planets and clusters of stars easier to see.
Can planets be seen on a clear night with the naked eye?
Yes, some planets such as Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are bright enough to be seen with the naked eye on a clear night. They appear as bright, star-like objects in the night sky, without the need for a telescope.
What has absolute magnitudes of one or less?
Objects with absolute magnitudes of one or less are extremely bright, and typically include objects like the Sun, the Moon, and certain major planets like Venus and Jupiter when viewed from Earth. These objects appear very bright in our sky because they reflect or emit a lot of light towards us.
The strip of the sky which the Sun the Moon and the bright planets appear to move?
The strip of the sky in which the Sun, Moon, and bright planets appear to move is called the ecliptic. The ecliptic is the apparent path that the Sun takes through the sky over the course of a year due to the Earth's orbit around it. It is also the path that the Moon and planets generally follow, staying close to this line in the sky.
Does Uranus have comets?
No. Planets do not have comets. They are not related to planets. They are just objects flying through space that we can see in the sky.
What is the brightest star in Los Angeles CA night sky in February?
Probably Sirius - but keep in mind, several objects observed as "very bright stars" are actually planets, especially Venus and Jupiter.
Which. Planets clouds cover reflects light from the sun making it appear bright in the sky?
Venus
What are the brightest objects in the sky after sunset?
Generally the brightest objects seen in the sky are the moon, some planets, (notably Venus and Jupiter) and stars, Sirius being the brightest.
