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What is the brightest object in the night sky?
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Expert Answer
The Moon (apparent magnitude -12.7), followed by Venus at its brightest (-4.9), Jupiter (-2.9), and Sirius (-1.5). The International Space Station can reach -5.9, brighter than Venus, but is only visible for brief passes. The Sun is magnitude -26.7.
Key Insight
The Moon (apparent magnitude -12.
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