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List the names of the five most visible planets Explain which ones can appear in phases similar to lunar phases and which ones cannot and explain why?
There are five planets visible to the naked eye; Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. However, Mercury and Venus are interior planets (closer to the Sun that we are) and are never seen in the "full" phase. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are never seen in the "new" phase, because they never pass between Earth and the Sun. Note: This is requirement 5.1 for the Astronomy merit badge.
What time of year can you see planets?
There are generally a couple of planets visible every night of the year. Which planets will be visible and when depends on where each of the planets (and the Earth itself) are in their orbits. Here on August 28, 2009, for example, Jupiter rises about sunset and is brightly visible all night. Venus and Mars rise before dawn. Saturn and Mercury are not visible this month, because they are too close to the Sun to be seen.
Can mars be seen without a telascope?
Yes, Mars can be seen with the naked eye from Earth. It is one of the five visible planets in our sky and is often easily distinguishable due to its reddish appearance. Mars is best seen during its closest approach to Earth, known as opposition, which occurs about every two years.
What are the 5 planets besides earth that ancient observers could see with the unaided eye?
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn were the five planets known to ancient observers that could be seen with the unaided eye. They were visible to the naked eye due to their brightness and distinctive movements against the background of stars.
What planet is an outside planet?
The five outer planets are the ones with bigger orbits than the Earth, which are Mars and the four giant planets. The outer planets can be seen at their brightest at midnight, when they are at opposition. That never happens for the inner planets Mercury and Venus.
How many solar planets are there in the US?
I guess you mean how many planets can be seen from the US. In general, only five of the 8 planets in our solar system are sufficiently bright to be visible to the naked eye. These planets are: Mercury , Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. These planets can also be seen from the US.
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.
List the names of the five most visible planets Explain which ones can appear in phases similar to lunar phases and which ones cannot and explain why?
There are five planets visible to the naked eye; Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. However, Mercury and Venus are interior planets (closer to the Sun that we are) and are never seen in the "full" phase. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are never seen in the "new" phase, because they never pass between Earth and the Sun. Note: This is requirement 5.1 for the Astronomy merit badge.
What time of year can you see planets?
There are generally a couple of planets visible every night of the year. Which planets will be visible and when depends on where each of the planets (and the Earth itself) are in their orbits. Here on August 28, 2009, for example, Jupiter rises about sunset and is brightly visible all night. Venus and Mars rise before dawn. Saturn and Mercury are not visible this month, because they are too close to the Sun to be seen.
What are Five synonyms for the word visible?
visible. noticeable. perceptible. any word that means ABLE TO BE SEEN.
Can mars be seen without a telascope?
Yes, Mars can be seen with the naked eye from Earth. It is one of the five visible planets in our sky and is often easily distinguishable due to its reddish appearance. Mars is best seen during its closest approach to Earth, known as opposition, which occurs about every two years.
What are the 5 most visible planets?
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn can easily be seen with the naked eye. Visibility changes from year to year; you may want to look up information about specific planets, for specific months and years. For example, at the time of this writing (Oct. 2009), Jupiter can be seen after sunset, as a spectacularly bright star, high in the sky. It will set a few hours later.
Planets can be seen because?
Planets can be seen because they reflect sunlight. As light from the Sun hits the planets' surfaces, some of it is absorbed, and the rest is reflected back towards us on Earth, making them visible in the night sky.
How can planets be seen from earth?
Planets can be seen from Earth because they reflect sunlight, making them visible in the night sky. The planets in our solar system are relatively close to Earth, which allows them to be seen without a telescope or binoculars. Their brightness and position change as they move along their orbits around the Sun.
Does light pollution effect how you see planets?
In short, yes, but it really depends on how far the planets are from Earth. Planets such as Venus and Jupiter can be seen literally as soon as the sun has set, so nearby planets will be visible in light-polluted cities.
Why could the ancient Greeks see only five planets?
The ancient Greeks could only see five planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn—because they lacked telescopes and could only observe celestial bodies visible to the naked eye. These planets were distinguishable from stars due to their apparent motion against the backdrop of fixed stars. The other planets, such as Uranus and Neptune, are too dim and distant to be seen without optical aids. Additionally, the Greeks did not recognize the existence of these outer planets in their astronomical understanding.
What are the 5 planets besides earth that ancient observers could see with the unaided eye?
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn were the five planets known to ancient observers that could be seen with the unaided eye. They were visible to the naked eye due to their brightness and distinctive movements against the background of stars.
