Why does Venus appear as a dazzling, near-perfectly white beacon to the naked eye from Earth?
Answer
Its thick, highly reflective atmosphere reflects about 70% of sunlight.
Venus appears bright because its thick, highly reflective atmosphere reflects approximately 70% of the sunlight that strikes it, giving the appearance of a smooth, bright disk.
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