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Yes. A star that is closer to us will appear brighter than if it were farther away. However, stars also vary in their actual brightness, so how bright a star appears depends on both how far away it is and how bright really it is.
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Is a star brighter if it is closer to earth?
As star will appear brighter if it is closer to Earth, yes. How bright a star appears depend on how far away it is and the star's actual brightness.
Is it true that the closer a star is to earth the brighter it appear?
That is one factor. The size of the star is the other.
Why do you see Sirius as the brightest star in the sky?
Sirius is visible because it is a large, bright star, and is closer to Earth than other (actually brighter) stars.
The sun looks larger and brighter because it is what star to the earth?
The sun looks larger and brighter because it is the closest star to the earth
Why does star Sirius appear brighter than star pollux?
While Pollux is actually brighter than Sirius, Sirius appears brighter because it is several times closer.
Is a star brighter if it is closer to earth?
As star will appear brighter if it is closer to Earth, yes. How bright a star appears depend on how far away it is and the star's actual brightness.
How can you tell if a star is brighter than another?
The star might be closer to the Earth, or it is just brighter than the others. :D
Why would a star that is farther than earth be brighter than a star closer to earth?
same as:Why_would_a_star_that_is_farther_away_from_earth_be_brighter_than_a_star_that_is_closer_to_earth
Is it true that the closer a star is to earth the brighter it appear?
That is one factor. The size of the star is the other.
What is closer to the Earth the Sun or Polaris?
The sun is the closest star to earth.
How can a small star could look brighter from earth than a bigger star?
It would look brighter if it is closer to Earth. It is also possible for a small star (small in diameter) to have a higher surface temperature, i.e., to emit more light per square meter of its surface.
Why do you see Sirius as the brightest star in the sky?
Sirius is visible because it is a large, bright star, and is closer to Earth than other (actually brighter) stars.
How could a smaller star have more magnitude than a bigger star?
It's location relative to the viewers frame of reference. If its alot closer to you on earth, it will appear brighter.
The sun looks larger and brighter because it is what star to the earth?
The sun looks larger and brighter because it is the closest star to the earth
Why does star Sirius appear brighter than star pollux?
While Pollux is actually brighter than Sirius, Sirius appears brighter because it is several times closer.
Which magnitude would be associated with the brighter star?
The greater a star's magnitude, the brighter it appears in the sky. Magnitude is a scale of apparent brightness as seen from Earth and says nothing about how large a star actually is or how much energy it is radiating. A small star that is closer may have a greater magnitude, as seen from Earth, than a large, active star that is much further away.
Which is brighter mars or Saturn?
Mars would be brighter compared to Saturn because it is closer to Earth.
