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What does Kawkab al-Sharq translate to in English?

  • Voice of the Pharaohs

  • Planet of the East

  • Star of the Sky

  • River Queen

Answer

The Planet of the East, "Kawkab al-Sharq," is a title bestowed upon Venus, known for its prominent visibility in the eastern sky. It holds significance as the morning star due to its brilliance, earning the nicknames''Morning Star'' or''Day Star.'' Venus is the second planet from the Sun and the hottest, covered in a dense and carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere.
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