I dont think its the spacestation b/c it doesnt move; i watched it for 30 minutes and it faded out (but the "star" itself was still visible, just not very bright) twice in that period. Im not sure if its Venus or not, but its below Taurus about level with Orion's "feet". Its incredibly bright as well. Im beginning to wonder if its a dying star or one being born, i dont think ive seen one this bright before. Another thing, i dont think its the north star because that is in the Big Dippers handle i believe. Anyway, if you can help me out it would b greatly appreicated.. Thanx!!
2007-04-16 16:17:20 · 8 answers · asked by Ravyn S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I dont think its the spacestation b/c it doesnt move; i watched it for 30 minutes and it faded out (but the "star" itself was still visible, just not very bright) twice in that period. Im not sure if its Venus or not, but its below Taurus about level with Orion's "feet". Its incredibly bright as well. Im beginning to wonder if its a dying star or one being born, i dont think ive seen one this bright before. Another thing, i dont think its the north star because that is in the Big Dippers handle i believe. Anyway, if you can help me out it would b greatly appreicated.. Thanx!!
ps. when it faded out, the star beside it did not... that threw me off a little.
2007-04-17 11:09:17 · update #1
It is the planet Venus. If you saw it fade out and then brighten again a thin cloud must have passed in front of it.
2007-04-16 16:20:33 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in the NE USA and from where I am there is an extremely bright "star" west (over the northern part of continental US) in the early evening that dims and goes out for the most part. I would guess it to be a geostationary satellite but I have not taken out my telescope to figure it's position yet. Great web site called "Live real time satellite tracking" to see-um-all. I love it. Track the ISS in real time
2007-04-21 23:17:42 · answer #2 · answered by mike453683 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The planet Venus.
2007-04-16 16:21:04 · answer #3 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search the web for J-track NASA, This will display all satellites at all times. Should be able to eliminate the main question.
2007-04-23 12:44:29 · answer #4 · answered by p2ponly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its Venus, and here before to long it will pass in front of the Pleiades
2007-04-20 15:20:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are definately seeing the beautiful planet venus!!!!! the only things brighter than venus in the sky are the sun and moon. go outside tommorrow night right at sunset and you will see it so bright and blue. very beautiful!!!!!!!
2007-04-16 16:24:51 · answer #6 · answered by Bones 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Venus and when it goes away, no doubt a cloud is rolling by.
2007-04-16 16:20:42 · answer #7 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It kinda sounds like Venus.
Doug
2007-04-16 16:22:36 · answer #8 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋