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It is better to say that the sun appears brighter because it is closer. Some stars are actually brighter than the sun.

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Why does the sun appear bigger and brighter than the other stars?

The sun appears bigger and brighter than other stars because it is much closer to Earth compared to the distant stars. Stars are actually suns, but they look tiny and faint because of their immense distance from us.


Why do some dwarf stars appear brighter than giant stars?

Because they are closer or actually brighter.


Why is the north star so much brighter than other stars?

The north star, otherwise know as Polaris, is brighter than many other stars because it is much closer and perhaps larger than many other stars.


How is the light from our sun different from other stars?

It isn't. The sun appears bigger and brighter than other stars only because is is much closer to us.


Why is the sun brighter than all other stars?

The sun appears brighter than other stars because it is much closer to Earth, allowing us to receive a higher amount of its light and energy. Additionally, the sun is a relatively average-sized star, so its brightness is more prominent compared to much larger or smaller stars.


Why does the sun look brighter than other stars?

The sun appears brighter than other stars because it is much closer to us than any other star. The intensity of light we receive from a star decreases with distance, so stars farther away appear dimmer. Additionally, the sun is a relatively hot and luminous star compared to many others, further contributing to its brightness.


Why does the sun look very much bigger and brighter than other star?

Because it is closer to us than other stars.


Why do the brightest stars in your sky appear so bright compared to other stars in your sky?

The brightest stars appear brighter because they are closer to Earth or intrinsically brighter due to their size, temperature, or luminosity compared to other stars. Their brightness makes them stand out more in the night sky.


Why does the sun appear brighter than your stars?

Because it's closer, like the moon


Why is the sun so much bigger and brighter than other stars?

The sun only appears that way because it is much closer to us than any other star.


Why doesn't the sun appear the same as other stars?

The sun appears bigger and brighter than other stars because it is much closer to us. The next nearest star is about a quarter of a million times farther away.


What is an instrument that makes stars look brighter and closer?

a teliscope