* Planets are much closer to us than stars. This means they appear as larger, more defined objects in the sky.
* Planets are reflecting sunlight. Unlike stars that produce their own light, planets simply reflect sunlight. This reflected light is steady and doesn't exhibit the rapid fluctuations that cause stars to twinkle.
* Atmospheric distortion affects stars more. The Earth's atmosphere causes light from distant stars to bend and refract as it passes through, leading to the twinkling effect. This effect is less pronounced for closer planets because their light is less affected by atmospheric turbulence.
However, you might notice a slight shimmering or twinkling effect from planets, especially if they are low on the horizon. This is due to the same atmospheric distortion that affects stars, but to a lesser degree.
So, while planets don't flicker in the same way as stars, they might appear to shimmer slightly due to the Earth's atmosphere.
