2007-03-28 13:34:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
More likely.
Twinkling is caused by light passing through air of different temperatures and presures, like a mirage in the desert or over a road on a really hot day.
When you look towards the horizon, you're looking through more air than when you look straight up. More air means more twinkling!
2007-03-28 13:43:03 · answer #1 · answered by ctmorling 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT??? Well, if they're twinkling they're stars. If they just look like a bright dot in the sky without twinkling, it's most likely a planet or satellite.
2007-03-28 13:42:22 · answer #2 · answered by Be Still and know He's God 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First answer is dead on. More because you're looking through more atmosphere which causes more distortion and hence more twinkling.
2007-03-28 13:51:03 · answer #3 · answered by magicninja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More, because you're looking through a thicker portion of atmosphere.
2007-03-28 13:41:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋