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Polaris, or the north star. Right now on August 7th, the really-really bright star below the moon is Jupiter.

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There is a bright star below the moon what is it?

The bright star below the moon could be the planet Venus. Venus is often visible in the night sky and appears as one of the brightest objects after the 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.


What is the name of the star that is closest to the moon right now?

The star closest to the moon changes constantly as the moon moves through the sky. One star that is often seen near the moon is Aldebaran, which is a bright star in the constellation Taurus.


What is the bright star next to tonight's full moon?

The bright star next to tonight's full moon is likely to be Jupiter or Venus, depending on the time of year and your location. These planets are often visible and can appear quite bright in the night sky. To confirm which star it is, you can check a stargazing app or website for real-time celestial events.


What is the bright star or planet directly above the moon tonight 27-02-09?

On February 27, 2009, the bright star or planet above the moon would likely have been either the planet Jupiter or the star Regulus. Jupiter is often visible as a bright point of light in the night sky, and Regulus is one of the brightest stars in the constellation Leo, located near the ecliptic where the moon frequently passes.

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There is a bright star below the moon what is it?

The bright star below the moon could be the planet Venus. Venus is often visible in the night sky and appears as one of the brightest objects after the moon.


What is the star visible just below the moon on Jan 11th 2010?

The bright star near the Moon on January 11, 2010 is Antares.


What is the very bright star below the moon?

April 16, 2010: Venus is directly below the moon. Mercury is directly below Venus.This will all change by April 17.


What is the bright star next to the moon?

Venus is the brightest star next to moon


What is really bright?

the sun, a light bulb, a star, the moon


What planet is visible just below the moon in North Central Texas?

The bright object just below the moon in North Central Texas is likely the planet Venus. Venus is visible as both a morning and evening star, and it often appears as a bright object in the sky that can be easily seen with the naked eye.


What does it mean when a relationship is uncertain and the couple saw the bright moon and a single shining star together two nights in a row?

Probably you saw the moon next to a planet, or another bright star. There are some bright stars - like Antares - which are near the Ecliptic.


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 name of the star that is closest to the moon right now?

The star closest to the moon changes constantly as the moon moves through the sky. One star that is often seen near the moon is Aldebaran, which is a bright star in the constellation Taurus.


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 might a scientist conclude about a very bright red star?

It is nothing just the moon and Jupiter....Jupiter shines the light on the moon


What is the bright star or planet directly above the moon tonight 27-02-09?

On February 27, 2009, the bright star or planet above the moon would likely have been either the planet Jupiter or the star Regulus. Jupiter is often visible as a bright point of light in the night sky, and Regulus is one of the brightest stars in the constellation Leo, located near the ecliptic where the moon frequently passes.