My city (about 1 million) suffers from light pollution, so Venus usually is our sole 'morning star.' My daughter, in the country 20 miles away, sees many.
I looked at BMI and ASCAP records of versions and found a bunch, both 'Stars' and 'Star.' Of course there must be many more, not having either of these biggies looking after their copyrights.

Joybell, I agree with your supposition.