Venus is called the “Morning Star” (and also the “Evening Star”). This is because it shines very brightly and can be seen in the sky just before sunrise or just after sunset.

Even though Venus is a planet, it reflects a lot of sunlight because it is covered with thick clouds. These clouds bounce the sunlight back, making Venus look very bright in the sky. It is one of the brightest objects in the sky after the sun and the moon.

Why is it called the Morning Star?
When Venus appears in the east just before sunrise, it looks like a bright star shining in the morning—so people call it the “Morning Star.”

Other options:
- Mercury is close to the sun but not as bright.
- Mars looks red but is not as bright as Venus.
- Saturn is far away and not seen easily without a telescope.

So, the correct answer is Venus.