Which Is the Brightest Planet in the Night Sky?
Answer – The brightest planet in the night sky is Venus.
Explanation:
Venus appears exceptionally bright because its thick sulfuric acid clouds reflect about 70% of the sunlight. This high reflectivity, known as albedo, makes Venus outshine other planets and stars. Additionally, Venus’s proximity to Earth, never more than about 1.75 astronomical units away, further enhances its brightness, making it a prominent celestial object that can often be seen within a few hours after sunset or before sunrise as the brightest planet in the sky (other than the moon).
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