expression, noun
evening star; Venus in the evening sky
Refers to Venus when it appears in the evening sky. Often used in poetic or literary contexts. Compare with 明けの明星 (morning star).
See also: 明けの明星
宵の明星が西の空に輝いている。
The evening star is shining in the western sky.
明けの明星 refers to Venus as the morning star, while 宵の明星 refers to Venus as the evening star.
Compound of 宵 (evening) + の (possessive particle) + 明星 (bright star, specifically Venus). The term distinguishes Venus's evening appearance from its morning appearance (明けの明星).