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Venus is often mistaken for a star.

Why it is true

Venus is often called the morning star or evening star, because it is the brightest planet seen from Earth. Its dense atmosphere reflects much of the sunlight, making it visible to the naked eye at dawn and dusk.

Source: NASA

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