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  • Morning and Evening Stars: Understanding Venus's Dual Appearance
    There is a misunderstanding in the question. There are no planets that are both a "morning star" and an "evening star". The terms "morning star" and "evening star" refer to the same celestial object: Venus.

    Here's why:

    * Venus is the brightest planet in our solar system, and its visibility depends on its position relative to the Sun and Earth.

    * When Venus is located between the Earth and the Sun (in its "inferior conjunction"), it's not visible.

    * As Venus moves away from the Sun, it appears in the western sky after sunset, earning the name "evening star".

    * As Venus continues its orbit, it appears in the eastern sky before sunrise, becoming the "morning star".

    So, Venus is the only planet that can be both a "morning star" and an "evening star" at different times in its orbit.

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