Question

Explain why the planets do not twinkle.​

Answer 1

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Planets appear larger to human eyes as compared to stars because they are closer. As the angle subtended by the planets at the human eye is more, the shift in their position(as compared to stars) is smaller. Since, the shift is smaller, they do not twinkle.

Planets are not a source of light. Instead, they reflect low intensity light reaching them. ... As the planets are closer, planets appear larger in comparison to the stars. Hence, the shift is not enough for the planets to twinkle.

Answer 2

Answer:

Planets appear larger to human eyes as compared to stars because they are closer. As the angle subtended by the planets at the human eye is more, the shift in their position(as compared to stars) is smaller. Since, the shift is smaller, they do not twinkle.