Hesperus (Noun)
Meaning
A planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Hesperus, the evening star, was visible in the western sky shortly after sunset.
- The ancient Greeks referred to the planet Venus as Hesperus when it appeared in the evening.
- Pollution in the city made it difficult to spot Hesperus even when the sky was otherwise clear.
- In ancient mythology, Hesperus was often associated with the goddess of love due to its bright appearance.
- Astronomers are still fascinated by Hesperus as it appears in the western sky, a beacon of celestial beauty.