How is it possible to see Mercury, Venus and other planets from earth without the use of a telescope?

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Hello everyone,

I am doing a science/art project, part of teacher’s college. I am suppose to share a scientific related experience through the expression of art, so I plan to do some graffiti art of the representation. However, I never understood scientifically how this is possible.

For example, during around this time of year, I believe North East to the sun there should be a “star” around sunrise. This star is in fact mercury. I need to explain how this is even possible. I am not a science major, so if some can explain how this is possible please help me out.

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Anonymous 0 Comments

aside from their size, there is extreme contrast between a planet reflecting sunlight and the black of empty space. you can see a light shining in the dark from miles away, and when the light is the size of a planet, you can see it from millions of miles away.

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