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 Aṭ-Ṭāriq (, "the Morning Star", "Nightcomer"), is the eighty-sixth ''sura'' of the Quran, with 17 '' ayat'' or verses. Muslims believe this chapter was revealed in Mecca at a time when the disbelievers were employing all sorts of devices an ...

, a chapter of the Quran *

Barnumbirr Barnumbirr, also known as Banumbirr or Morning Star, is a creator-spirit in the Yolngu culture of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia, who is identified as the planet Venus. In Yolngu Dreaming mythology, she is believed to have ...

, 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 Pawnee mythology is the body of oral history, cosmology, and myths of the Pawnee people concerning their gods and heroes. The Pawnee are a federally recognized tribe of Native Americans, formerly located on the Great Plains along tributaries of ...

* Morning Star ceremony, a Yolngu (Aboriginal Australian) ceremony associated with

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) Morning Star (; also known by his Lakota Sioux name ''Tȟamílapȟéšni'' or its translation, Dull Knife) (c. 1810–1883) was a great chief of the Northern Cheyenne people and headchief of the ''Notameohmésêhese'' ("Northern Eaters"; also sim ...

(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 Erica Rachelle Morningstar (born March 3, 1989) is a Canadian swimmer who has competed in international events including the 2008 Summer Olympics, and 2012 Summer Olympics. Early life Morningstar was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. She began swim ...

(born 1989), Canadian swimmer *

Richard Morningstar Richard L. Morningstar (born 1945) is an American diplomat. He was former United States Ambassador to Azerbaijan from 2012 to 2014. He was formerly Special Envoy of the United States Secretary of State for Eurasian Energy. Currently, Ambassador ...

(born 1945), ambassador, Special Envoy of the United States Secretary of State for Eurasian Energy

Places

Settlements in the United States

Morning Star, Arkansas Garland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 100,180. The county seat is Hot Springs. Garland County comprises the Hot Springs, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The count ...

, an unincorporated community *

Morning Star, Virginia Morning Star is an unincorporated community in Page County, in the U.S. state of Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a U.S. state, state in the Southeastern United States, Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic (United ...

, an unincorporated community *

Morning Star, West Virginia Morning Star is an unincorporated community in Roane County, West Virginia West Virginia is a mountainous U.S. state, state in the Southern United States, Southern and Mid-Atlantic (United States), Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States ...

, an unincorporated community * Morningstar, U.S. Virgin Islands

Water features

Morning Star Lake (Glacier County, Montana) Morning Star Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana Montana ( ) is a landlocked U.S. state, state in the Mountain states, Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to th ...

, United States *

Morning Star Lake (Nebraska) Morningstar Lake is a lake in the central part of the U.S. state of Nebraska. Off the Platte River The Platte River () is a major American river, in the state of Nebraska. It is about long; measured to its farthest source via its tributa ...

, United States * Morning Star River, County Limerick, Ireland, flows into

River Maigue The River Maigue (, ) rises in the Milford area of north County Cork, Ireland. The River Maigue is long. It drains an area of It is joined by the small River Glen and the larger River Loobagh in south County Limerick. It then flows north t ...

Other

* Morningstar Airfield, near Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa *

Morningstar Mill Morningstar Mill is a heritage site located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. The site includes the Morningstar Mill, a sawmill, the home of the Morningstar family, a barn used for blacksmith demonstrations, and the Decew Falls gorge along the ...

, 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) The naval Battle of Gibraltar took place on 25 April 1607, during the Eighty Years' War, when a Dutch fleet surprised and engaged a Spanish fleet anchored at the Bay of Gibraltar. During the four hours of action, most of the Spanish ships wer ...

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 Morningstar Air Express Inc. is a cargo airline based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It operates a contract all-cargo service from Halifax to Vancouver for FedEx Express within Canada, as well as all-cargo charter services. Its main base is Edm ...

, 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 The Morning Star Company is a Woodland, California-based agribusiness and food processing company founded in 1970. The company was originally founded as a trucking outfit by Chris Rufer, who remains the sole owner. Morning Star processes about 4 ...

, a California-based agribusiness and food processing company

Organizations

Morningstar Commune Morningstar Commune (also known as Morning Star Ranch and The Digger Farm) was an active open land counterculture commune in rural Sonoma County, California, located at 12542 Graton Road near Occidental. History Morningstar was part of the chan ...

, 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 Every Nation Churches & Ministries is a worldwide organization of churches and campus ministries. The organization is located in seven regions around the world. The president is Steve Murrell. History In 1994, American evangelists Phil Bonasso ...

Churches, an organization of non-denominational churches

Arts and entertainment

Fictional characters

Charlie Morningstar Princess Charlotte "Charlie" Morningstar is a fictional character created by Vivienne "VivziePop" Medrano who appears as the protagonist of the musical adult animated series ''Hazbin Hotel'' as the princess of Hell. She is primarily voiced by ...

, 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 is a character who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is an adaptation of Lucifer—the fallen angel and devil of Christianity—and is one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe. Though vario ...

(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 (TV series), Lucifer'' is an American fantasy police procedural comedy-drama television series developed by Tom Kapinos that premiered on Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox on January 25, 2016. It features characters created by Neil Gaiman ...

, 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) Morning Star is the alias of Schuyler Belial, a fictional villain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been depicted as an enemy of Moon Knight and the Werewolf by Night. He first appeared in ''Moon Knigh ...

, 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 The ''Noble Warriors'' trilogy is a fantasy series, written by British novelist William Nicholson. The first book, '' Seeker'', was published in 2006, as was the second in the trilogy, '' Jango''. The third book, '' Noman'', was published in Sep ...

'' of novels by William Nicholson * Morningstar, a character from the novel ''

Jack of Shadows ''Jack of Shadows'' is a science fantasy novel by American author Roger Zelazny. It was serialized in ''The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction'' in 1971 and published in book form that same year. The novel was nominated for a 1972 Hugo Award ...

'' 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 David Andrew Gemmell (; 1 August 1948 – 28 July 2006) was a British author of heroic fantasy, best known for his debut novel, ''Legend''. A former journalist and newspaper editor, Gemmell had his first work of fiction published in 1984. H ...

* ''The Morning Star'', a 2001–2003 trilogy of novels by

Nick Bantock Nick Bantock (born 14 July 1949) is a British artist and author based in Saltspring Island, British Columbia, known for his series, '' The Griffin and Sabine Trilogy''. His books are published by Raincoast Books in Canada and Chronicle Books ...

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 Kenneth Charles Marion Rexroth (December 22, 1905 – June 6, 1982) was an American poet, translator, and critical essayist. He is regarded as a central figure in the San Francisco Renaissance, and paved the groundwork for the movement. Althoug ...

* "''Luceafărul''" (poem), an 1883 narrative poem sometimes translated as "The Morning Star"

Film and television

* "

", ''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 Djalu Gurruwiwi, written Djalu ( – 12 May 2022), was a Yolngu musician, artist, and leader from Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. He was globally recognised for his acquired skill as a player, maker, and spiritual keeper of ...

* " 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 Asmodeus X is an American electro-industrial band whose music is frequently characterized as a mixture of EBM and darkwave and typically includes the use of environmental sampling.Dj Cybergoth''Asmodeus X Mourningstar (Electrogeneration album of ...

* ''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 ''The Clouds of Northland Thunder'' is the second full-length studio album by Finnish symphonic power metal band Amberian Dawn. It was released 13 May 2009. Its single, "He Sleeps in a Grove", was the third Amberian Dawn song to have a music vid ...

'' * "Morning Star", by Amorphis on the album ''

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'' * "Morning Star", by Angra on the album ''

Temple of Shadows ''Temple of Shadows'' is the fifth studio and a concept album by the power metal band Angra and was released in 2004 by Paradoxx Music in Brazil and SPV label Steamhammer in the rest of the world. SPV also released a limited edition containing ...

'' * "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 ''Big Wheel and Others'' is the seventh full-length album by American musician Cass McCombs. It was released on October 15, 2013. Track listing Personnel Adapted from AllMusic. * Cass McCombs – guitars, vocals * Karen Black – featur ...

'' * "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 ''Swanesang'' (, ) is the second full-length album by South African punk rock band Fokofpolisiekar Fokofpolisiekar (, ''Fuckoffpolicecar'') is an Afrikaans alternative rock band from Bellville, Western Cape, Bellville, near Cape Town, Sout ...

'' * "Morning Star", by

Hank Marvin Hank Brian Marvin (born Brian Robson Rankin, 28 October 1941) is an English multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter. He is known as the lead guitarist for the Shadows. Early life and career Marvin was born as Brian Robson Rankin at ...

* "Morning Star", by Henry Cow on the album ''

In Praise of Learning ''In Praise of Learning'' is a studio album by British avant-rock group Henry Cow, recorded at Virgin Records' Manor studios in February and March 1975, and released in May 1975. On this album, Henry Cow had expanded to include members of Slapp ...

'' * "Morning Star", by

King Woman Kristina Esfandiari (born 4 March 1988) is an American singer-songwriter and music producer. She writes music and performs under the monikers Dalmatian, Miserable, and NGHTCRWLR, and with the bands King Woman and Sugar High. Early life Kristina E ...

* "Morning Star" (Nat King Cole song), 1958 * "Morning Star" (N-Dubz song), 2011 * "Morning Star", by

Roger Shah Roger Shah (; born on 29 November 1972), also known as DJ Shah and Sunlounger, is a German electronic music composer and producer. Biography History Roger Shah was born in Esslingen, West Germany, to a German mother and a Pakistani father. H ...

featuring the voice of Moya Brennan * "Morning Star", by

Stiff Gins The Stiff Gins are an Indigenous Australian band from Sydney. They call their music "acoustic with harmonies" and are regularly compared to Tiddas (band), Tiddas. The band was formed by Emma Donovan, Nardi Simpson and Kaleena Briggs in 1999, af ...

* "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 Alexan Simeon Janvier (; February 28, 1935 – July 10, 2024) was a First Nations in Canada, First Nations painter in Canada. A member of the Indian Group of Seven, he helped pioneer contemporary Aboriginal art in Canada. Biography Alex Ja ...

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 The Morning Star flag ( or , ) was a flag used in Netherlands New Guinea for official purposes in addition to the flag of the Netherlands. It was first raised on 1 December 1961. The territory would come under the administration of the United N ...

, of West Papua * Morning Star exploration program for the planet Venus, whose first mission is

Venus Life Finder Venus Life Finder is a planned Venus space probe designed to detect Life on Venus, signs of life in the Atmosphere of Venus, Venusian atmosphere. Slated to be the first Private spaceflight, private mission to another planet, the spacecraft is b ...

Morningstar Style Box The Morningstar Style Box is a grid of nine squares used to identify the investment style of stocks and mutual funds. Developed by Don Phillips and John Rekenthaler of Morningstar, Inc., the Style Box was launched in 1992. The vertical axis of the ...