Planets appear as shining dots because they are far away from Earth, though much closer than stars, and reflect light from the Sun.
NCERT Science Textbook Curiosity Science Session 2024-2025.
Why do planets look like shining dots, just like stars?
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Planets look like shining dots, similar to stars, because they are far from Earth. Their reflected sunlight makes them appear bright, but due to their distance, they appear as small points of light.
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