brightness articles
Why does Venus look so bright lately?
The dazzling object that has recently commanded attention in the twilight sky, often appearing long before the stars hav...
What does it mean when a star is big and bright?
The appearance of a star that seems overwhelmingly bright and noticeably larger than its neighbors in the night sky is o...
How bright is the North America nebula?
The North America Nebula, officially cataloged as NGC 7000, presents one of the great dichotomies in amateur astronomy. ...
Can a supernova be brighter than a galaxy?
That a single stellar explosion can momentarily outshine an entire galaxy containing hundreds of billions of stars might...
Why does Venus glow?
The brilliant object visible in the twilight sky, often called the Morning or Evening Star, is the planet Venus, and its...
Are supernovas the brightest thing in the universe?
The sudden illumination of a dying star represents one of the most profound light shows the universe can produce. For a ...
How bright can a supernova get?
The spectacle of a dying star culminates in an event of such colossal energy release that, for a brief period, its light...
What is the really bright star right beside the Moon?
That brilliant point of light hanging right next to the Moon is one of the most common questions amateur skywatchers ask...
What causes a bright star near the Moon?
That brilliant, unwavering point of light seemingly hanging just beside the curve of the Moon is one of the most satisfy...
What is that bright light in the sky after sunset?
That persistent, brilliant point of light low in the western sky shortly after the sun dips below the horizon is a commo...
What is the bright star in the west after sunset?
That brilliant pinpoint of light dominating the western horizon shortly after the Sun dips below the edge of the world i...
What is the bright star by Orion?
The constellation Orion stands out in the night sky, instantly recognizable even to novice stargazers, largely because o...
What is the bright planet in the early morning sky?
The brilliant, steady light hanging in the predawn sky is a common sight that inspires many early risers to wonder what ...