2007-09-14 05:33:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yes, the brightest 'star' you saw this morning was Venus, along with Mars (a bit to the southwest), and Saturn (closer to Venus).
2007-09-14 05:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by Bobby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. And it has been for the past 4.6 billion years or so. But still. When I saw Venus this morning I though "That can´t be a planet. It´s too bright. Has too be a supernova. Maybe it´s Betelgeuse that has finally blown". Even I had to check to make sure because Venus is soo amazingly bright (and it will get brighter..). See link for a good site for all things astronomical.
2007-09-14 13:43:29 · answer #2 · answered by DrAnders_pHd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it was. I saw it. It's been very bright the last few mornings and you can still see it long after the sun comes up.
It's really living up to it's current name the morning star. In a few months we'll be seeing it in the western sky as the first star in the evening. Then they call it the evening star but we know it's really a planet.
2007-09-14 13:00:51 · answer #3 · answered by ericbryce2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, indeed, along with Mars and Saturn. Try SKY & TELESCOPE's interactive sky chart (see source).
2007-09-14 12:40:40 · answer #4 · answered by anobium625 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And it will be there for the next few months.
2007-09-14 13:55:58 · answer #5 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋