Is the bright star I saw in the west sky Venus or another planet?

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The bright object observed in the west sky is likely Venus, as it is the brightest planet and visible shortly after sunset. The location in London, Ontario, supports this assumption due to the planet's prominence in urban areas. Mars is ruled out since it is closer to the sun at this time. Venus is known to appear low on the horizon and will soon transition to being both the Morning Star and Evening Star on the same day. This observation aligns with typical celestial patterns.
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I observed a really bright star in the sky a few minutes ago its still there.

Its in the west sky low just a few degrees above the horizon.

I'm assuming its a planet because i live in the city of London, Ontario which is a pretty large city for Canada.

I'm also assuming its Venus because Venus is the brightest planet and the sun just set in that direction so it can't be Mars because its close to the sun.

Is this a correct assumption to make?
 
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