Stars vs. Planets: Why Do Stars Twinkle But Planets Do Not
When you look up at the night sky, the stars shine like tiny lights far away. But if you watch closely, you’ll notice that stars do not shine continuously. Instead, they look like they are flickering or blinking. This makes many people wonder: why do stars twinkle? The truth is, stars themselves do not really blink or change their light. What makes them twinkle is Earth’s atmosphere. The air …
