During early evening (before all stars are visible), toward the West, I have noticed a brilliant star. Is this a star, or is it a planet?
2007-05-19 14:36:51 · 8 answers · asked by TravelGirl 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It's Venus.
I'll be right back with a link for you....
Here you go... scroll down to planet round-up... tells where they all are:
http://skytonight.com/observing/ataglance
2007-05-19 14:39:31 · answer #1 · answered by sueflower 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's the planet Venus.
2007-05-19 14:46:56 · answer #2 · answered by eri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rule of thumb, if the light from the object is steady, it's a
planet. If it flickers, it's a star.
2007-05-19 14:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by producer_vortex 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is probably the planet Venus.
2007-05-22 03:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its Venus. About every 8 years its orbit and Earth's is in a particular alignment that makes it very bright (in fact you can even see it during the daytime if you know where to look).
Its been that bright for a few months now, and will steadily get dimmer and closer to the sun over the next few months.
2007-05-19 14:48:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Stars will look as if they are flickering, planets don't.
2007-05-19 14:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by mightymite1957 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is venus, the planet
2007-05-19 18:35:07 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Eddie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is Venus.
2007-05-19 14:54:55 · answer #8 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋