Morning Star, morning star, or Morningstar may refer to:

Astronomy

* Morning star, most commonly used as a name for the planet

Venus Venus is the second planet from the Sun. It is often called Earth's "twin" or "sister" planet for having almost the same size and mass, and the closest orbit to Earth's. While both are rocky planets, Venus has an atmosphere much thicker ...

when it appears in the east before sunrise ** See also

Venus in culture Venus, as one of the brightest objects in the sky, has been known since prehistoric times and has been a major fixture in human culture for as long as records have existed. As such, it has a prominent position in human culture, religion, and myth ...

* Morning star, a name for the star

Sirius Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Its name is derived from the Greek word (Latin script: ), meaning 'glowing' or 'scorching'. The star is designated Canis Majoris, Latinized to Alpha Canis Majoris, and abbr ...

, because of the importance of its heliacal rising, thereafter it appears in the sky just before sunrise from early July to mid-September * Morning star, a (less common) name for the planet Mercury when it appears in the east before sunrise *

Heliacal rising The heliacal rising ( ) of a star or a planet occurs annually when it becomes visible above the eastern horizon at dawn just before sunrise (thus becoming "the Morning Star (disambiguation)#Astronomy, morning star"). A heliacal rising marks the ti ...

, the astronomical occurrence when a star rises and becomes visible over the eastern horizon before sunrise, thus becoming a morning star.

Mythology and theology

Aurvandil Aurvandill (Old Norse) is a figure in Germanic mythology. In Norse mythology, the god Thor tosses Aurvandill's toe – which had frozen while the thunder god was carrying him in a basket across the Élivágar rivers – into the sky to form a ...

, the Morning Star, or Rising Star, in Germanic mythology * At-Tariq, a chapter of the Quran * Barnumbirr, a creator-spirit in the Yolngu culture of Australia *

Jesus Jesus (AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, and many Names and titles of Jesus in the New Testament, other names and titles, was a 1st-century Jewish preacher and religious leader. He is the Jesus in Chris ...

, self-described as "the bright Morning Star" in the Christian Bible *

John the Baptist John the Baptist ( – ) was a Jewish preacher active in the area of the Jordan River in the early first century AD. He is also known as Saint John the Forerunner in Eastern Orthodoxy and Oriental Orthodoxy, John the Immerser in some Baptist ...

, called a "bright morning star" in Eastern Orthodox Church hymnology *

Lucifer The most common meaning for Lucifer in English is as a name for the Devil in Christian theology. He appeared in the King James Version of the Bible in Isaiah and before that in the Vulgate (the late-4th-century Latin translation of the Bib ...

, a name based on the Latin name for the Morning Star *

Mary, mother of Jesus Mary was a first-century Jewish woman of Nazareth, the wife of Saint Joseph, Joseph and the mother of Jesus. She is an important figure of Christianity, venerated under titles of Mary, mother of Jesus, various titles such as Perpetual virginity ...

, called "morning star" in the Litany of Loreto * Morning Star, one of the

Zorya Zorya (Literal translation, lit. "Dawn"; also many variants: Zarya, Zaria, Zorza, Zirnytsia, Zaranitsa, Zoryushka, etc.) is a figure in Slavic folklore, a feminine personification of dawn, possibly goddess. Depending on tradition, she may appear ...

(goddesses in Slavic mythology) * Morningstar or Red Horn, a culture hero in Siouan oral traditions * Morning Star ceremony, an historical ritual ceremony in Pawnee mythology * Morning Star ceremony, a Yolngu (Aboriginal Australian) ceremony associated with Barnumbirr *

Phosphorus (morning star) Phosphorus () is the god of the planet Venus in its appearance as the Morning Star. Another Greek name for the Morning Star is "Eosphorus" (), which means "dawn-bringer". The term "eosphorus" is sometimes met in English. As an adjective, the w ...

, the Morning Star in Greek mythology *

Tlāhuizcalpantecuhtli Tlāhuizcalpantēcuhtli is a principal member of the pantheon of gods within the Aztec religion, representing the Morning Star Venus.Townsend (1992): p. 118. The name comes from the Nahuatl words "dawn" and "lord".''Nahuatl Dictionary.'' (19 ...

, god of the morning star (Venus) Aztec mythology

People

John Wycliffe John Wycliffe (; also spelled Wyclif, Wickliffe, and other variants; 1328 – 31 December 1384) was an English scholastic philosopher, Christianity, Christian reformer, Catholic priest, and a theology professor at the University of Oxfor ...

, English theologian, sometimes referred to as the "Morning Star of the Reformation" * Morning Star (chief) (1810–1883), Northern Cheyenne leader, also known as Dull Knife *

Chip Morningstar Chip Morningstar is an American software architect, mainly for online entertainment and communication. Morningstar held many jobs throughout his career in the research and development of technology and programs. Most notably was Morningstar's ...

, American author, developer, programmer and designer of software systems * Darren Morningstar (born 1969), American basketball player * Erica Morningstar (born 1989), Canadian swimmer * Richard Morningstar (born 1945), ambassador, Special Envoy of the United States Secretary of State for Eurasian Energy

Places

Settlements in the United States

* Morning Star, Arkansas, an unincorporated community * Morning Star, Virginia, an unincorporated community * Morning Star, West Virginia, an unincorporated community * Morningstar, U.S. Virgin Islands

Water features

* Morning Star Lake (Glacier County, Montana), United States * Morning Star Lake (Nebraska), United States * Morning Star River, County Limerick, Ireland, flows into River Maigue

Other

* Morningstar Airfield, near Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa * Morningstar Mill, a heritage site in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Transportation

Ships

* HMS ''Morning Star'', six ships of the Royal Navy * ''Morning Star'', original name of the USS ''Estes'', an amphibious force command ship * , one of many vessels of that name * ''Morning Star'', former name of the cruise ship '' Salamis Glory'' * '' Morning Star of Revelation (TS-K182),'' a British sail-training ketch * ''Morning Star'', the first

Star Ferry The Star Ferry () is a passenger ferry service operator and tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Its principal routes carry passengers across Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The service is operated by the Star Ferry Com ...

in Hong Kong, and several later ferries by the same name in the same fleet * ''De Ochtendster'' (''The Morning Star'' in Dutch), took part in the Battle of Gibraltar (1607)

In railways

* ''Morning Star'' (train), passenger train formerly operated by St. Louis Southwestern Railway * GWR Star Class "Morning Star", broad gauge steam locomotive

Businesses and organizations

Businesses

Morningstar Farms Morningstar Farms (stylized as MorningStar Farms) is a division of Kellanova that produces Veganism, vegan and vegetarianism, vegetarian food. Many of their offerings are plant-based variations of traditionally meat products. Their products inc ...

, a brand of vegetarian food * Morning Star Series, a brand of incense * Morningstar Air Express, a cargo airline based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada *

Morningstar, Inc. Morningstar, Inc. is an American financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded by Joe Mansueto in 1984. It provides an array of investment research and investment management services. With operations in 29 countries, Mornin ...

, an American investment research firm based in Chicago * The Morning Star Company, a California-based agribusiness and food processing company

Organizations

* Morningstar Commune, formed in Sonoma County in the mid-1960s * Morning Star Boys' Ranch, Spokane, Washington * Morning Star Trust, U.K.-based, Christian sail training charity * Morning Star International, former name of Every Nation Churches, an organization of non-denominational churches

Arts and entertainment

Fictional characters

* Charlie Morningstar, the protagonist of the animated series ''Hazbin Hotel'' ** Lucifer Morningstar (''Hazbin Hotel''), Charlie's father and Lilith's ex-husband in ''Hazbin Hotel'' ** Lilith Morningstar, Charlie's mother and Lucifer's ex-wife in ''Hazbin Hotel'' * Lucifer (DC Comics) (Lucifer Morningstar), a DC character who primarily appears in ''The Sandman'' comic books by Neil Gaiman ** Lucifer Morningstar (''Lucifer''), a character in the TV series ''Lucifer'' and an adaptation of the comic book character *** Candy Morningstar, Lucifer's "ex-wife", with whom he shares no real relationship *** Rory Morningstar, Lucifer's daughter from the future, who wishes him dead in ''Lucifer'' * Michael Morningstar, a character in "All That Glitters" (''Ben 10: Alien Force'') * Morning Star (comics), a fictional Marvel Comics villain * Morningstar, a superhero from the Bogatyri comic books * Morningstar, a character in the '' Elementals'' comic book * Morning Star, a character in the '' Noble Warriors Trilogy'' of novels by William Nicholson * Morningstar, a character from the novel '' Jack of Shadows'' by Roger Zelazny * Eärendil, a character in ''The Silmarillion'' by J. R. R. Tolkien

Literature

News media

* ''Morning Star'' (British newspaper) * Former ''Morning Star'' (London newspaper) * ''The Morning Star'' (British Columbia newspaper), Canada * Former ''The Morning Star'' (New Hampshire newspaper), US * ''Morning Star'', established 1867 in Wilmington, North Carolina, US, renamed ''

Star-News ''StarNews'' is an American, English language daily newspaper for Wilmington, North Carolina, and its surrounding area (known as the Lower Cape Fear (region), Cape Fear). It is North Carolina's oldest newspaper in continuous publication. It was ...

'' in 2003 * '' Magic City Morning Star'', an on-line newspaper, Katahdin, Maine, US

Novels

* ''Morning Star'' (Haggard novel), a 1910 novel by H Rider Haggard * ''Morning Star'' (Raven novel), a 1984 novel by Simon Raven * ''Morning Star'' (Brown novel), a 2016 novel by Pierce Brown * ''The Morning Star'' (novel), 2020 novel by Karl Ove Knausgård * ''Morningstar'', a 1992 novel by David Gemmell * ''The Morning Star'', a 2001–2003 trilogy of novels by Nick Bantock

Other literature

* ''The Morning Star'' (play), a 1941 play by Emlyn Williams * ''The Morning Star'', a 1979 book of poems and translations by Kenneth Rexroth * "''Luceafărul''" (poem), an 1883 narrative poem sometimes translated as "The Morning Star"

Film and television

* " Candy Morningstar", ''Lucifer'' episode, 2017 * ''Morning Star'' (1950 film), a Brazilian drama film * ''Morning Star'' (1959 film), a Soviet ballet film * ''Morning Star'' (TV series), US, 1965–1966 * ''Morning Star'' (talk show), Philippines 2004–2005 * "Morning Star" (''The Walking Dead''), an episode of the television series ''The Walking Dead'' * ''Morning Star'', a planned film about Djalu Gurruwiwi * " The Murder of Lucifer Morningstar", ''Lucifer'' episode, 2021

Music

* ''Morning Star'' (opera), by Ricky Ian Gordon * "Morning Star" (carol), an 1836 traditional Moravian carol * The Morningstars, a band fronted by Sierra Leonean musician S. E. Rogie

Albums

* ''Morning Star'' (Entombed album), 2001 * ''Morning Star'' (Flunk album), 2004 * ''Morning Star'' (Hubert Laws album), 1972 * ''Morning Star'' (Spear of Destiny album), 2003 * ''Morningstar'', an album by the American electronic music band Asmodeus X * ''The Morning Star'' (Daniel Bachman album), 2018 * '' Criminal Intents/Morning Star'', a 2009 EP by the band Dope Stars Inc.

Songs

* "Morningstar", by AFI on the album '' The Art of Drowning'' * "Morning Star", by Amberian Dawn on the album '' The Clouds of Northland Thunder'' * "Morning Star", by Amorphis on the album '' Tuonela'' * "Morning Star", by Angra on the album '' Temple of Shadows'' * "Morningstar", by Baroness on the album ''

Purple Purple is a color similar in appearance to violet light. In the RYB color model historically used in the arts, purple is a secondary color created by combining red and blue pigments. In the CMYK color model used in modern printing, purple is ...

'' * "Morning Star", by Cass McCombs on the album '' Big Wheel and Others'' * "Morning Star", a musical work for wind ensemble composed by David Maslanka * "The Morningstar", by Draconian on the album '' The Burning Halo'' * "Morning Star, Durbanville", by Fokofpolisiekar on the album '' Swanesang'' * "Morning Star", by Hank Marvin * "Morning Star", by Henry Cow on the album '' In Praise of Learning'' * "Morning Star", by King Woman * "Morning Star" (Nat King Cole song), 1958 * "Morning Star" (N-Dubz song), 2011 * "Morning Star", by Roger Shah featuring the voice of Moya Brennan * "Morning Star", by Stiff Gins * "Morning Star", by Taylor Davis * "Draconian Trilogy: Morning Star", by Therion on the album '' Vovin'' * "Morning Star", by Wolves at the Gate on the album '' Captors''

Other arts

* ''Morning Star'', a painting by Alex Janvier

Other uses

* Morning Star (cannabis), a strain * Morning star (candlestick pattern), in a financial chart *

Morning star (weapon) A morning star () is any of several medieval club-like weapons consisting of a shaft with an attached ball adorned with one or more spikes. Such weapons provided their wielders with a combination of blunt-force and puncture attack to kill or wo ...

, a spiked mace * Morning Star flag, of West Papua * Morning Star exploration program for the planet Venus, whose first mission is Venus Life Finder * Morningstar Style Box