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Why can't we see Venus at night but at dawn and dusk?
Venus is an inner planet and is closer to the sun than Earth. When the sun sets on Earth, Venus is still in the sky but is not visible because it is too close to the sun's glare.
During dawn and dusk, the sun is below the horizon and the sky is darker. This allows Venus to become visible in the sky, even though it is still close to the sun's glare.
Yes, Venus can sometimes be visible in the night sky if it is at a certain angle from the sun. This usually happens during its inferior conjunction, when it is directly between the Earth and the sun.
Venus is often referred to as the "morning star" or "evening star" because it can appear very bright in the sky. This is because of its close proximity to Earth and its thick cloud cover, which reflects a significant amount of sunlight back to us.
Yes, Mercury is also an inner planet and can sometimes be visible at dawn and dusk for similar reasons as Venus. Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn can also be visible during these times, but they are outer planets and appear further away from the sun in the sky.