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How can you tell something is a planet and not a moon?
A planet is in direct orbit around a central star, while a moon is in orbit around a large body (a planet) rather than in a direct orbit around a star. The moon orbits the planet, while the planet orbits the sun.
Is the evening star the moon?
No. The evening star is actually the planet Venus.
How do the orbit of planets differ from the orbit of moons?
A planet orbits a star. A moon orbits a planet or dwarf planet.
What planet is the brightest planet in Earth's nighttime sky?
Venus is the brightest planet in Earth's nighttime sky. It is often referred to as the "Evening Star" when it appears in the west after sunset and the "Morning Star" when it rises in the east before sunrise.
What planet is visible near the Moon in July 2017?
On 30th July 2017 the bright planet near the Moon just after sunset is Jupiter. Mercury is also visible in the lower part of the sky.
What star or planet appears near the moon in December 2008?
That's Venus.
What is the center of a planet star or moon?
The center of a planet star and or moon is the core
What star or planet is under the moon?
The celestial body under the moon can vary depending on the time, location, and phase of the moon. Stars such as Aldebaran or planets like Jupiter or Venus are often visible near the moon in the night sky.
What star or planet appears near the moon in the southern sky in September 2009?
In September 2009, the star or planet that appeared near the moon in the southern sky would likely have been the planet Jupiter. Jupiter is often visible to the naked eye and appears as a bright object near the moon in the night sky.
Why is a moon not a planet?
A planet orbits a star such as the sun. A moon orbits a planet.
How is planet different from moon?
A planet orbits a star whereas a moon orbits a planet.
What planet or star appears close to the crescent moon tonight?
The planet that often appears close to the crescent moon is Venus, known as the "evening star." However, depending on the time of year and your location, other planets or stars may also be visible near the moon.
What is current bright star near the moon 630 pm central time?
It's not a star, It's a planet: Venus! Beautiful, isn't it? Diego
What is Earth a moon a star a planet or galaxy?
a planet
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 star or planet appears near the moon in march 2009?
You are seeing the planet Venus near the crescent moon around February 28 or March 1 2009. You know it's Venus, because it is the 3rd brightest object in the sky, after the Sun and Moon itself.
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.
