* The Sun IS a star. It's just the star that's closest to us.

* Stars come in different sizes and brightness. Some stars are much bigger and hotter than our Sun, making them incredibly bright. Others are much smaller and cooler, appearing dimmer.

So, the answer is:

* Our Sun is brighter than most stars we see in the night sky. This is because those stars are much farther away, making them appear faint.

* There are many stars in the universe that are much brighter than our Sun.

It's all about perspective!