In the vast night sky, there was one star that shone brighter than all the others. Why might it be standing out?

Category: Story · Difficulty: easy

Hint: Consider how distance affects brightness.

Answer

It is closer to Earth

Explanation

Stars that are closer to Earth appear brighter than those that are further away.

This is an easy story riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is It is closer to Earth.

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