Venus is the brightest star next to moon
The planet that can be seen next to the Moon with the naked eye is usually Venus. Venus is often referred to as the "evening star" or "morning star" depending on its position relative to the Sun and can appear quite bright in the night sky.
Venus is called the morning star.
This is the same as asking "what is the nearest star to Earth [or to the Solar System] in any season". The distance from Moon to Earth is insignificant; the distances to other stars don't change significantly from one season to the next. The closest star from Earth is our Sun - distance 150 million km, or a little over 8 light-minutes. The next-closest star is Proxima Centauri, distance about 4.2 light-years.
Sirius, also known as the "Dog Star," is the brightest star in Earth's night sky. It is roughly twice as bright as Canopus, the next brightest star.
Venus is often mistaken for a bright star or as bright as the moon due to its high reflectivity. It is frequently seen low in the eastern sky before sunrise or low in the western sky after sunset.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The bright celestial object next to the Moon in the southern sky in December 2008 was likely the planet Venus. Venus is one of the brightest objects in the night sky and is often visible near the Moon, especially during its evening appearances.
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The bright star below the moon can vary depending on the time and location, but it is often the planet Venus. Venus is known for being one of the brightest celestial objects in the night sky, and its close proximity to the moon can create a striking visual display.
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"Last night" would have been Oct. 26, 2009. If it was to the left of the Moon then it would have been Jupiter.You see Jupiter as a bright star. Only the Sun, the Moon, and Venus get to be brighter than that.
The bright star near the Moon on January 11, 2010 is Antares.
The planet that can be seen next to the Moon with the naked eye is usually Venus. Venus is often referred to as the "evening star" or "morning star" depending on its position relative to the Sun and can appear quite bright in the night sky.
The star next to the moon is likely to be a planet, most commonly Venus or Jupiter. Stars do not typically appear as close to the moon as planets do.