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As of the end of February, 2009, the new Moon is passing by Venus, otherwise the brightest object in the western sky after sundown. (They were about 1.5 degrees apart on the evening of Feb. 27th, an event generally called a "conjunction".) Looked at another way, the Earth is the star or planet nearest to the Moon.
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What is the name of star next to the moon?
The star next to the moon is likely to be a planet, most commonly Venus or Jupiter. Stars do not typically appear as close to the moon as planets do.
What planet is the moon next to?
The moon is Earth's natural satellite and is not next to any other planet in our solar system. It orbits around Earth.
What is it when you see what appears to be a star next to the moon?
When you see what appears to be a star next to the moon, it is likely a planet such as Venus or Jupiter. Planets are often visible near the moon due to their brightness and positioning in the sky. It is a common phenomenon in the night sky.
Is the moon the closet planet to the earth?
The moon that revolves around the earth is not a star, it is part of the earth that was thrown off into space when the earth was hit by a large asteroid early in its development, about 30 million years after the earth first was formed. The closest star to the Earth is our Sun, it is a star and it is called Sol.
What planet is next to the moon on January 29 2010?
There is no specific planet next to the moon on January 29, 2010. The proximity of planets to the moon changes frequently due to their orbits and positioning in the night sky.
What is the name of star next to the moon?
The star next to the moon is likely to be a planet, most commonly Venus or Jupiter. Stars do not typically appear as close to the moon as planets do.
What is the center of a planet star or moon?
The center of a planet star and or moon is the core
Why is a moon not a planet?
A planet orbits a star such as the sun. A moon orbits a planet.
How is planet different from moon?
A planet orbits a star whereas a moon orbits a planet.
What is the bright star next to the moon?
Venus is the brightest star next to moon
What planet is the moon next to?
The moon is Earth's natural satellite and is not next to any other planet in our solar system. It orbits around Earth.
What is Earth a moon a star a planet or galaxy?
a planet
What star or planet is visible next to the moon on August 4 2009?
On August 4, 2009, the bright star Regulus was visible next to the Moon in the evening sky. Regulus is the brightest star in the Leo constellation and can often be seen near the Moon during its monthly journey across the sky.
What is th brightest light in the sky just now?
-- when it's up, the sun is -- when the sun is down but the moon is up, the moon is -- next comes the planet Venus -- next comes the star Sirius
When looking at the moon what is the planet next to it?
That planet is Venus.
What if the moon is not up is the star the brightest thing in the night sky?
The next brightest body in the sky, after the sun and the moon, is the planet Venus. The brightest star is the one called "Sirius", in the constellation "Canis Major".
What planet next to the moon can be seen with the naked eye?
The planet that can be seen next to the Moon with the naked eye is usually Venus. Venus is often referred to as the "evening star" or "morning star" depending on its position relative to the Sun and can appear quite bright in the night sky.
