Other than the Sun and Moon, the brightest object in the sky is __________.
⢠Apparent brightness vs. actual size of celestial bodies as seen from Earth ⢠Which planets are closer to the Sun than Earth and can appear as a bright "morning" or "evening" star ⢠Difference between bright stars (like Sirius, Canopus) and bright planets (like Venus, Jupiter)
⢠Think about which object is often visible just after sunset or just before sunrise and is commonly mistaken for a very bright star. ⢠Ask yourself which of the choices is famous for being the "morning star" or "evening star" in basic astronomy and navigation. ⢠Consider whether the brightest stars in the night sky are still usually dimmer than the brightest planets when those planets are well placed.
⢠Identify which option is known as a planet visible near sunrise or sunset, not in the middle of the night sky all year. ⢠Recall which object navigators often use as a very bright twilight sight for sextant practice. ⢠Make sure you separate bright stars (fixed positions with constellations) from bright planets (wanderers that change position against the stars).
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