Here's why:
* Brightness: Venus reflects a lot of sunlight, making it appear very bright in the night sky.
* Position: Venus's orbit takes it close to Earth, sometimes making it appear near the Moon.
* Twinkling: Unlike stars, which twinkle due to atmospheric distortion, Venus often appears steady.
If you're unsure, you can use a stargazing app to identify objects in the sky. These apps often have features to track celestial bodies and can tell you what you're looking at.