91
/ 100
True
The text suggests that Venus is the planet by the moon.
Infact verdict: True (91/100).
The claim that Venus is the planet by the moon is supported by multiple sources. According to the Farmers' Almanac and EarthSky, Venus often appears near the Moon and is the brightest planet visible from Earth. On August 16, 2026, Venus is indeed close to the Moon in the evening sky. This corroborates the claim with authoritative sources, confirming its accuracy.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
91
True
Science
The planet by the moon is Venus.
The claim is supported by multiple sources, including the Farmers' Almanac and EarthSky, which confirm that Venus is often near the Moon and is the brightest planet visible from Earth. On August 16, 2026, Venus is indeed close to the Moon, corroborating the claim.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
91
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm Venus is near the Moon on August 16, 2026.
