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Happy little question you have there! Depending on the time and location, you may see a bright "star" next to the moon which is actually the planet Venus. Isn't it fantastic how the universe gives us beautiful glimpses of its wonders right outside our windows?

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What is the bright star or planet directly above the moon tonight 02-sep-09?

The bright object you see directly above the moon tonight could likely be the planet Jupiter, as it is currently visible in the night sky and is one of the brightest celestial objects. Jupiter is known for its brightness and can often be seen near the moon in the night sky.


Every night you see a bright star near your moon what is it?

Since the Moon moves across the sky about 12 degrees per night, there will be no bright star near the Moon "every night". Last night (September 11, 2009) the Moon was fairly close the Betelgeuse, the red giant star at the shoulder of Orion. Tonight, September 12, 2009, the Moon will be very near the planet Mars. Both have a similar reddish color to them.


What is the next planet beyond jupiter?

Mars is the next planet that could possibly be traveled to, and this is expected to take place within the next two decades. The NASA mission is called Constellation, and the planned spacecraft is called Orion. See the mission page at the Related link below.


What planets is close to the moon?

Obviously, every planet. Every planet has its own moon. If you are talking about the moon we see at night, that moon is the moon orbiting Earth. So Earth is the closest to Earth's moon, Jupiter is closest to Jupiter's moon, and so forth.


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.

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When is the moon Ariel in the next new moon phase and the next full moon phase?

Ariel is the moon of a superior planet (Uranus), so it's never between the Earth and the Sun. If we see it at all, we see it as a full moon.


What is the bright star or planet directly above the moon tonight 02-sep-09?

The bright object you see directly above the moon tonight could likely be the planet Jupiter, as it is currently visible in the night sky and is one of the brightest celestial objects. Jupiter is known for its brightness and can often be seen near the moon in the night sky.


When will you see the moon and mars at the same time?

Tonight is the night, August 27, 2014 , that you are supposed to be able to see both the moon and the planet Mars at the same time. However, this is just a hoax that has worked its way around the Internet.


What planet is the moon?

The Moon is a moon and the planets are planets, so it's impossible for a moon to be a planet. See related questions.


What is the planet that does not see the moon?

Mercury


What happens if there is no moon tonight?

It is always there but you probaly will just not see it


What is the planet or moon?

See related questions


If you look at the sky tonight and see a waning gibbous what moon phase will you see in two weeks?

Two weeks after the waning gibbous phase of the moon you will see a new moon.


Every night you see a bright star near your moon what is it?

Since the Moon moves across the sky about 12 degrees per night, there will be no bright star near the Moon "every night". Last night (September 11, 2009) the Moon was fairly close the Betelgeuse, the red giant star at the shoulder of Orion. Tonight, September 12, 2009, the Moon will be very near the planet Mars. Both have a similar reddish color to them.


When do you see a full moon Earth?

When the sun and the moon are on opposite sides of our planet.


What moon does planet earth has?

Look up. You'll see it.


What do you see next after sun and moon?

earth