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The planets are orbiting the sun continuously, meaning their positions are changing. Jupiter, Mars, Venus and Saturn are the easiest to see when they are visible, as they appear very bright. Mercury can be seen, but is too close to the sun usually to be clearly seen. The others are very far away, so not very bright.
Currently, Jupiter is best to see and easy to find. It can be seen as a very bright object towards the south, for a few hours after sunset. Regularly check out Heavens Above, which is the site linked to below, which will help you to find the different planets and much more in the night sky.
What else can I help you with?
Why do other planets in our solar system appear to be emmiting light as if they are stars when viewed from Earth?
They reflect sunlight - just like the moon. They are just too far away to see the detail (light and dark spots) with the naked eye so it all runs together. If you look through a telescope, you can tell the difference right away.
How can you tell a planet from a star in the night sky?
Planets tend to appear brighter and do not twinkle like stars do. They also appear to move relative to the stars over the course of several nights due to their orbit around the Sun, while stars remain fixed in their positions. Using a telescope can help distinguish the two by revealing different characteristics such as the size and shape of the object.
How did the ancient astonomers know the planets were different from the stars?
Ancient astronomers can tell the difference the same way you can tell now - the planets move, while the stars stay in the same patterns. The word "planet" comes from the Greek word for "wanderer". The 'planets' were the lights in the sky that moved. Originally the Greeks included the Sun and Moon as planets, because they were light's that moved through the sky. Also, the closer and bigger planets, Jupiter, Mars & Venus are also MUCH brighter than stars. The smaller planets and the ones that are far, far away (Mercury & Saturn) are also bright - but not much brighter than the brightest stars in the sky. They also all travel in the same narrow path in the sky - the ecliptic. It's the same path the sun & moon follow in the sky through the months & year. These 7 lights were visible in the sky without telescopes - Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus & Saturn - which is how we got our 7 days of the week.
What is an example for astronomy?
An example of astrophysics could be the process of which stars are "born" and "die," and it differences from astronomy because it is (astronomy) mostly observational e.g. search for asteroids and planets.
What information do space probes gather?
They basically study everything in space that a man can't reach. For instance, they tell us about weather patterns such as hurricanes and drought conditions on earth. They tell us things about the other planets in our solar system such as their weather, temperature, atmospheric composition, etc. They study the stars to see how stars and planets and galaxies are formed. They study deep space to show us how we might have come to be.
Do planets form around stars?
Yes, planets form around stars. In order to be a planet, one of the requirements is that you have to orbit around a sun. Also, as far as physicists can tell, planets form in the dust of other stars that have already died and left their matter.
Do the star planets orbit around the sun?
I'm not sure what you mean by "Star planets." However, I can tell you that there are 8 known planets that orbit the star Sol, including Earth (Sol 3).
What are planets around stars are called?
The collection of planets and their star (primary) are called a solar system. The planets themselves are called "exoplanets." Once we can tell they fit our definition of planet (having cleared their orbits, etc.) we would probably just refer to them as planets.
What is the earliest way to tell time?
Using the sun and stars.
How can you tell the time by the stars?
To tell the time by the stars you need star maps for each month or a "planisphere". Setting and rising times of planets and stars are also found in tables and lists. By observation of a selected star one can then determine real time.
Why do other planets in our solar system appear to be emmiting light as if they are stars when viewed from Earth?
They reflect sunlight - just like the moon. They are just too far away to see the detail (light and dark spots) with the naked eye so it all runs together. If you look through a telescope, you can tell the difference right away.
Why Do you Have A National Space Station?
so we can tell the weather and see the stars and moon and the 8 planets in space and it also helps us to see what the planets and stars look like to make films out of them to make it look realistic instead of usin a piece of scenery.
Can you tell time with out a clock?
yes u can by using the sun , moon or stars
How can you tell a planet from a star in the night sky?
Planets tend to appear brighter and do not twinkle like stars do. They also appear to move relative to the stars over the course of several nights due to their orbit around the Sun, while stars remain fixed in their positions. Using a telescope can help distinguish the two by revealing different characteristics such as the size and shape of the object.
How would you tell a planet from a star if you look at the same constellation over several nights?
Planets move about while Stars are, and remain, stationary.
Does life forms exist on other planets?
Within our solar system at the present time, no. Regarding planets orbiting other stars outside our solar system, our present technology is nowhere near able to tell.
Why did the Sumerians record of the positions of the stars and planets and developed a calendar?
The Sumerians recorded the positions of the stars and planets and develop a calendar for a couple of reasons. First they believed in a form of Astrology where local events could be predicted understanding the heavens. Also, it helped them tell the best time of the year to plant crops.
