Why do stars twinkle while planets don't?

Came up with this question whilst staring at stars as we speak.

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What @SW-User said - and also, the distance between Earth and visible planets is minuscule compared to the distance between Earth and the closest star, thus the light is weaker as well and more easily blocked by atmospheric distortion.

LucyCan · 26-30, F

Distortion results when emitted light is viewed from a great distance. Planets reflect nearer light. Besides, it permits a childrens' rhyme.

hunkalove · 61-69, M

It costs extra to twinkle.

Demspritezyo · 26-30, M

@hunkalove But what about your pride and accomplishment?

Johnbkr · 31-35, M

Most planets within our solar syatem are visible as lights in the night sky.

SW-User

Planets are solid, stars are burning gas

HazPassportForYourGalaxy · 51-55, M

More light emitted by stars to be distorted in atmosphere transitions? Darn good question...

Demspritezyo · 26-30, M

@HazPassportForYourGalaxy I suppose so...I wouldn't really know how to answer this question myself.

HazPassportForYourGalaxy · 51-55, M

@Demspritezyo Yeah Im guessing too hence question mark. Fun concept to explore though.

sally1981 · 41-45, F

I have a twinkle in my eye but I am not a Planet, I am a very horny naughty Girl.

RemovedUsername8862 · 26-30, M

@sally1981 So, are you Venus?

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