When To See Venus At Its Brightest?

Many may be wondering what's that thing in the sky that shines brightly in the east right before the sunrise. It is called the "morning star." This is planet Venus.

If we will consider the brightness of this planet on Earth, it is the third brightest object from the Earth's view. The sun and the moon are the other two objects. Venus is the second planet from the sun. It is really bright that emits shadows in the dark, moonless night. The planet is so bright but now it gets even brighter as the "morning star" this mid-February. Astronomers call it greatest illuminated extent or brilliancy which shows on Feb. 15.

To see Venus, peek outside before the sun comes up. Where the sun rises, it is when Venus can be seen. The planet will be gleaming brightly amazing there.

Although many spectators confuse Venus as UFO, it is not. It is just Venus shining as bright like a UFO.

Since Jan. 11, 2014, Venus became the morning star and this will last until Oct. 25, 2014. Venus is really bright because its magnitude ranges from -3.9 to -4.9. Basically, a negative magnitude means an exceptionally bright celestial object.

Best Time To Observe Venus

Currently, it is brilliant and alluring. Many people worldwide will be viewing it with amusement.

Venus exhibits its greatest lighted amount about 36 days before and after traveling between the Earth and the sun. Venus was the "evening star" on Dec. 6, 2013. On Feb. 15, 2014, it will be the "morning star."

The planet's greatest evening star was on Nov. 1, 2013 and greatest morning star on March 22, 2014.

Now is Venus' time of great brilliancy. So do not miss the chance to watch such beautiful time of the year. If you wish to witness the magnificence of this planet, go out and search for a clear horizon in the east to see Venus at its brightest.