the evening star
noun
: the planet Venus when it can be seen in the western sky at sunset or just after sunset
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At night, by the light of the evening star, nightingales sing.
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The ticket price varies by event, but previous years have started at $50 for the evening star watch.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024
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Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
The ticket price varies by event, but previous years have started at $50 for the evening star watch.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024
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“The evening star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20evening%20star. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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