Question

Why does the sun appear to be the brightest star in the sky?
A: It is the largest star in the galaxy so it is the brightest star.
B: It’s relative distance to earth is closer than the other stars.
C: It’s apparent brightness is much greater than the other stars.
D: It burns more gas making it brighter than any other star.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Its relative distance to earth is closer than other stars

Explanation:

The Sun is the closest star, kinda obvious cause we're in its solar system, but the Sun is actually a medium sized star, but because of its distance to earth, it appears much bigger than other stars