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That Bright “Star” in the Western Evening Sky is Venus
The bright planet Venus is an “evening star” these days, appearing in the western sky about 20 degrees above…

Object in the Western Evening Sky in February?
I suspect that what you were seeing was the bright planet Venus. The “ringing” structure you are seeing in…

Would Earth be Affected if Venus Exploded?
Other than seeing that one of our nearest neighbors in the solar system had disappeared (which would take a…

Can a Moon Orbit a Planet Near its South Pole?
In principle, yes, but such an orbit would not be very stable. Objects that orbit other objects settle into…

Bright Object in the Evening Sky Suffolk Virginia
Perhaps you are seeing the planet Venus, which would be in the W/SW sky setting right around 8PM in…