We live in s,yorks england and have only recently noticed this
(star)?? possible space alien ship??????
2007-03-19 09:03:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yeah, it's just sitting there an no one ever noticed.
Are you sure you're not looking west? Venus is in the west. In the east - find yourself a star chart.
The rest of you are definitely looking at Venus. The North Star isn't actually all that bright.
2007-03-19 09:07:37 · answer #1 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brightest star in the night sky at the moment is Sirius which has a visible magnitude of -1.5 and is part of the constellation Canis Major. It'll be in the east/south east and move westwards along the sky behind Orion (Canis Major and Canis Minor are Orions dogs) it is only visible in the Northern hemisphere in winter.
Anything brighter than that will be a planet, probably Venus as per previous answers. If it has a red colouring to it, it'll be Mars. The only other planets which will appear brighter than any other star are Mercury and Jupiter. I'll have a look for it when it isn't cloudy as I live in Lancashire so see the same night sky.
2007-03-19 09:21:32 · answer #2 · answered by oohgravy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're looking Southeast it may be Sirius, the dog star -- the brightest star in the night sky. (Though I'm not entirely sure that's high enough to see way up north in England).
If you're looking more East-East, it may be Saturn, which is pretty bright and located near the constellation Leo, near the star Regulus. Saturn, Regulus, and another star of Leo make a very noticeable triangle right now.
If it's a REALLY bright "star" then you are directionally confused and looking west at Venus.
2007-03-19 09:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by KevinStud99 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be Venus.. it is bright in the sky at this time of year.. or the northern star ??
2007-03-19 09:08:58 · answer #4 · answered by xXx Catherine xXx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in London when I look south westerly I can see a really bright star, its been there for about a month or so, its so bright I did wonder what else it could be.
2007-03-19 09:08:53 · answer #5 · answered by LouLou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the planet Venus, known as the morning star or the evening star depending when seen.
2007-03-19 09:08:07 · answer #6 · answered by bo nidle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Calm down. Alien space ship, whatever next.............Stars generally twinkle, planets do not. The bright thing you are on about is planet "Venus".
2007-03-21 05:09:35 · answer #7 · answered by Spanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are correct. It is East
Planet X
Due here in 5 years for the Cleanse and Ascension
The Mayans knew it
You may pray to it if you wish - don't be afraid
2007-03-19 09:14:41 · answer #8 · answered by scottanthonydavis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That i wish to fly with them, or pizza hut, because i got here across a constalation, like a roof and named it that and that i imagine that they are like fireflies, and they in undemanding words come out at the same time as the undesirable clouds are not killing them, and at the same time as the doo, hey save the moon corporation
2016-12-02 06:04:53 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep id say venus it sticks out like a sore thumb and has a slight yellowish colour about it its usually low in the sky well it is in the north west uk
2007-03-20 04:10:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋