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.
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Planets do not twinkle like stars. Stars appear to twinkle a lot due to their immense distance from Earth, while planets shine steadily. Class 6 Science NCERT Chapter 12 Class VI Book Curiosity Science Chapter 12 Beyond Earth
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn can be seen with the naked eye. NCERT Book Curiosity Science Class 6 Class 6 Science NCERT Chapter 12
Venus is easy to identify because it is very bright, making it the third brightest object in the sky after the Sun and the Moon. Class 6 Curiosity Science Chapter 12 Beyond Earth Session 2024-2025.
Pluto is no longer considered a planet because, in 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined the criteria for planets and Pluto, along with other small objects, is now classified as a dwarf planet. Class 6 Science NCERT Chapter 12