anyone know what this is? I am near detroit, MI...looking to the east in the early morning (5-6 am) there has been what looks like a very bright star very low lying in the sky. With binoculars, you can see tiny bright objects near this star...By the looks of it, it is a planet, and the small bright things are moons, does anyone know for sure what it is?
2007-10-02 07:38:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
My star search program, set for detroit, yesterday shows that both Venus and Saturn can be seen in the East, Venus is higher and brighter. There are also a number of bright stars. These vanish as the sun rises. If you can still see the "star" after sunrise, it' s Venus.
2007-10-02 07:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by chelseablue 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You've left out some vital information, such as your location and what you mean by "early morning." For some, that means 1 a.m., for others 6 a.m., and the Earth does nearly a quarter turn in that time. I'm also puzzled by "too wite and shiny to be a planet" since planets are, on average, brighter than any stars. My guess (and it's just a guess because of lack of information) is that what you're seeing is the planet Venus, low in the ESE just before sunrise.
2016-05-19 15:09:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bright star-like object in the morning is Venus, but it does not have any moons. I don't know what the tiny bright objects are near it, other than maybe fainter stars.
2007-10-02 07:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by cyswxman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Venus is the bright star in the east, as of today. The location in the sky is relative to where you live and the time of day. None the less, it s Venus.
2015-09-30 00:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by SabbySweet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am seeing that same star or planet in the Eastern sky on October 17th in South Carolina. It is 5:06 A.M. Amazing how bright and how low it appears.
2015-10-16 22:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by Terrie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Am in NW Chicago, Illinois. First time saw star, a quarter moon was nearby. This early a.m., star was alone, but much (fluffy) cloudiness so maybe moon was already gone. Am up early for 6 a.m. job, so always check out the sky which usually reveals many interesting, unusual things.
2015-09-14 07:55:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like mars this time of year, its bright enough to see, but if you can see its moons, you should apply for registration as a superhero... telescope man.
Venus is the bright guy of the sky right now. you should even be able to see her in the day.
2007-10-02 07:46:38 · answer #7 · answered by jl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your lattitude and longitutde or general geographical location would be helpful. You will see different objects depending on where in the world you are.
2007-10-02 07:47:03 · answer #8 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
is this "star" the sun
2007-10-02 07:44:22 · answer #9 · answered by Tranina W 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋