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Venus, named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, is also called the "Morning Star," because it "rises" ahead of the sun when its position in the heavens (as viewed from Earth) is west of the sun. This makes it visible from Earth before sunrise. It is referred to as the "Evening Star," similarly, because the sun "sets" ahead of Venus when the position of Venus in the heavens (as viewed from Earth) is east of the sun, which makes it visible from Earth after sunset.

Additionally, Venus is sometimes called "Earth's Sister" or Earth's "Sister Planet" because they are similar in size, gravity, and bulk composition.

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