wandering star

Etymology
as distinguished from the fixed stars.

Noun

 * 1) A star which seems to move in the sky; a planet.
 * 2) * [ 2000, Linda Goodman, Linda Goodman's Star Signs:
 * The word planet is an old Greek word meaning "wandering star" (planets wander, Fixed Stars do not) — so either term is correct, although modern popular usage is planet. I like star. Especially "wandering star." ]
 * 1) * [ 2000, Linda Goodman, Linda Goodman's Star Signs:
 * The word planet is an old Greek word meaning "wandering star" (planets wander, Fixed Stars do not) — so either term is correct, although modern popular usage is planet. I like star. Especially "wandering star." ]