What is the first star to come out at night?

Answer 1

"Star light, Star bright,

First star I see tonight..."

Well, it probably won't RHYME, but the "first star to come out at night" may well be a planet; either Venus or Jupiter, depending on the time of year.

In the winter, the brightest stars in the Eastern sky, where it gets dark before the setting sun has completely faded, are Rigel and Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion, or Sirius, which rises about an hour later.

During the summer, the "first star" may be Vega, especially if it is very high in the sky; almost right overhead.

Answer 2

The first star to become visible in the night sky is actually not a star at all, but the planet Venus. Venus is often referred to as the "evening star" or "morning star" because it is one of the brightest objects in the sky after the Sun and Moon. Its brightness allows it to be seen before any actual stars become visible. So, technically, the first "star" to come out at night is Venus.

Answer 3

The first star to come out at night is typically the star Sirius, which is one of the brightest stars in the night sky. It is part of the constellation Canis Major and is often referred to as the "Dog Star."