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If a night is clear it is possible to see planets. We can really only see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn with the naked eye, as Uranus and Neptune are not bright enough. (Uranus is a "maybe" in a very dark location with good seeing conditions, Neptune is more in the "wishful thinking" category even under the best possible conditions ... though a good pair of binoculars can allow you to view both of them.)

It is not always possible to see all of them, as they may sometimes be too near the Sun (as seen from Earth) and therefore washed out by its glare.

The planets are constantly changing positions, so at different times you can see different ones. There are many websites that can tell which planets can be seen and where to look for them from your location. See the link below for one of these sites. Then check the Sky chart on it.

Also, the weather page in many local newspapers includes information on best times

to view the various planets and their positions in the sky.

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On any given night provided that the sky is clear all of the planets which can be seen with the naked eye will not be visible at the same time. This is because they all have different?

orbital periods and positions relative to Earth and the Sun. As they travel along their respective orbits, their visibility changes throughout the night and from night to night, depending on their alignment. Additionally, some planets may rise and set at different times, making it impossible to see all of them simultaneously. Consequently, the naked-eye visibility of planets is influenced by their unique orbits and the Earth's rotation.


What 2 planets are in Florida's western night sky?

In Florida's western night sky, you can typically see Venus and Jupiter. These two planets are bright and easily spotted with the naked eye. Venus is especially prominent due to its brightness, often referred to as the "Evening Star".


Can we see the other planets from your naked eye?

Mercury, Venus, Earth (of course!), Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are relatively easily seen with the naked eye. I've read that Uranus is just barely visible to good eyes when sky-conditions are ideal. Neptune and Pluto are not visible without additional optical equipment.


What planet is the furthest we can see with the naked eye?

The furthest planet visible to the naked eye is Saturn. It can be seen in the night sky without the aid of telescopes, appearing as a bright, steady point of light. Saturn is often recognizable due to its distinctive yellowish hue and is one of the most prominent planets in our solar system when conditions are right.


What planet next to the moon can be seen with the naked eye?

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.

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How did they discover Mars?

By looking in the sky at night. Its one of the planets that is visible with the naked eye.


Can planets be seen on a clear night with the naked eye?

Yes, some planets such as Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are bright enough to be seen with the naked eye on a clear night. They appear as bright, star-like objects in the night sky, without the need for a telescope.


Mercury can be seen at night with a telescope?

There are 5 planets that- at different times- can be seen with the naked eye. Mercury is one of the 5- no telescope needed.


Which planets rings are the most visual rings of all the planets?

Saturn. On a clear night, depending on where you live, you can see Saturn with the naked eye and its rings with a small telescope.


What determine whether a planet is visible all night long?

the naked eye determines if it is visible.


On any given night provided that the sky is clear all of the planets which can be seen with the naked eye will not be visible at the same time. This is because they all have different?

orbital periods and positions relative to Earth and the Sun. As they travel along their respective orbits, their visibility changes throughout the night and from night to night, depending on their alignment. Additionally, some planets may rise and set at different times, making it impossible to see all of them simultaneously. Consequently, the naked-eye visibility of planets is influenced by their unique orbits and the Earth's rotation.


How can an observer from earth distinguish planets from stars?

-- The planets you can see with your naked eye are generally brighter than a typical star. -- They also twinkle less than the stars do. -- Planets appear as small disks even in binoculars or small telescopes, but stars never do. -- From one night to the next, or certainly from one week to the next, the patterns formed by stars don't change, but planets move through those patterns.


Can you see other planets with the naked eye?

You can just not very detailed you might mistake them for stars because with a naked eye it looks like a star


Which three planets occurred in the sky which three planets occured in the sky?

In our solar system, the three planets that are generally visible to the naked eye in the night sky are Venus, Mars, and Jupiter. These planets can often be seen without the aid of a telescope or binoculars.


Which planets have been known for longest?

The naked eye visible planets. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.


What are the 5 planets visible from earth without a telescope?

The five planets visible from Earth without a telescope are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. These planets are often visible to the naked eye and can be seen in the night sky from various locations on Earth at different times throughout the year.


When did people start to see planets?

Planets (other than Earth) are visible to the naked eye in the night sky, and notes about their observation are consistent with all of recorded history. Some of the earliest known records are from Babylonians about 1600 BC.