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Venus is close to the Sun, and it has a thick cloud cover. That accounts for its relative brightness.

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Why is Venus the brightest after the moon the the night sky?

There are a number of reasons for the brightness of the planet Venus. The two planets closest to Earth are Venus and Mars, but Venus is much closer to the sun and therefore gets more light for it to reflect. All the larger planets (Jupiter etc.) are even farther from the sun than Mars is, as well as being much farther from the Earth. In addition, Venus is a particularly reflective planet, or in technical terms, it has a high albedo.


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What body has a brightness that surpasses Venus?

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What is the first evening star?

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Which is brightest to the naked eye Venus or Jupiter?

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Is Sirius brighter than Venus?

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Does Venus's have connection to mythology?

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What is the bright light in the eastern sky at night it shows up around 3 am and stays it gets bright and then goes dim?

The bright light you are likely seeing in the eastern sky around 3 am is most likely the planet Venus. Venus is often referred to as the "morning star" when it is visible in the early hours before dawn. Its brightness can vary due to its position relative to the Earth and the Sun.


Which planet is the most brilliant in the sky?

Venus is often referred to as the most brilliant planet in the sky. It is the second planet from the Sun and shines brightly due to its thick cloud cover that reflects sunlight. Venus is visible both in the morning and evening and is sometimes mistaken for a UFO due to its intense brightness.


Where did the venus fly trap gets its name from?

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Does Venus have sunlight?

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