Venus
How To Watch 'Cosmic Kiss' of Venus and Jupiter in the Sky This Weekend
The two bright planets will be visible to the naked eye when nestled close together. A live stream is also planned.
From Birds on Venus to Swimming Robots, NASA Unveils Mind-Blowing Projects
NASA has selected new early-stage projects that "expand the scope of the possible," including projectiles capable of pummeling Earth-threatening asteroids.
Beautiful Photos Show Venus Shining Above the Moon
The hellishly hot cloudy planet is slowly making its way toward the horizon this month, shining brightly as it does so.
NASA Probe, Fastest Object Built by Humans, Passes Sun at 364,621 mph
On its 10th flyby of the sun, the Parker Solar Probe hit record speeds that would see it get from New York to London in just over half a minute.
Amazing Photos Show Moon, Saturn, Venus, Jupiter Lining Up in the Sky
Stargazers are also being treated to the sight of the moon approaching and then bypassing each of the three planets this week.
Scientists Discover the Secrets of Earth and Venus' Violent Youths
In a new model—known as the "hit, run and return" scenario—smaller bodies repeatedly hit Earth and Venus during their formation.
Amazing NASA Video Shows Venus Glowing as Orbiter Zips Past
The Solar Orbiter spacecraft, jointly operated with the European Space Agency, passed within 4,967 miles of the planet's surface on August 9.
Mars Venus Conjunction Explained As Photos Show Planets Cosying up in Sky
Conjunctions are a pretty sight for sky watchers, with the last one between the two planets taking place around two years ago.
NASA's Past Venus Missions Explained Ahead of Its First Probes Since 1989
Venus is Earth's closest neighbour, but the surface conditions on the second planet from the sun are hellish.
NASA Announces Two Missions to Planet Venus to Map Out Surface, Atmosphere
For the first time in over 30 years, NASA will be sending missions DAVINCI+ and VERITAS to Venus, an expedition expected to launch in the late 2020s.
8 Incredible Scientific Discoveries in 2020
This was a bumper year for breakthroughs in every scientific field, including astronomy and physics.
Sign of Alien Life May Have Been Found in the Clouds of Venus
Researchers who have observed the planet using the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) in Hawaii, believe there is evidence to suggest alien life may exist on Venus.
Enormous Volcanoes on Venus May Still Be Active
This is clear evidence that the interior of Venus is currently churning," said researcher Laurent Montési.
How to see Five Planets and the Moon In the Night Sky This Weekend
If you want to see the spectacle, you will need to head outside around an hour before sunrise on Sunday.
NASA to Evaluate 4 Potential Missions Exploring Solar System's Mysteries
"These selected missions have the potential to transform our understanding of some of the solar system's most active and complex worlds," NASA's Thomas Zurbuchen said.
NASA Time-Lapse Shows Rare Transit of Mercury With 'Unusually Quiet' Sun
The next transit of Mercury will not be until 2032.
Venus May Have Been Habitable for 3 Billion Years
Researchers from The Europlanet Society presented a study on Venus' climate history at the EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting 2019 on Sunday.
Long-Lost Soviet Spacecraft to Crash Into Earth
The probe was supposed to visit Venus, but a failure during launch meant it has been marooned in space for almost 50 years.
Forget Mars, Venus Should Be NASA's Next Destination
Venus's surface is an inhospitable wasteland. But its upper atmosphere is much like Earth.
Five Brightest Planets in the Solar System Have Aligned
Full alignment will be easier to see from the Southern Hemisphere—but people at Northern latitudes should still be able to spot Mars, Saturn and Jupiter.
Watch Venus Peak in Brightness This Weekend
This "exceptionally bright gem is always spectacular to see," an astronomer told Newsweek.
Several Planets Visible in the Night Sky for September
Binoculars or a telescope might be necessary to see some of the planets.
Saturn and the Moon Set for Dazzling Close Encounter
The moon will come within four-moon diameters of Saturn in the night sky.
Watch Venus Meet the Moon and Bright Star Regulus
You'll be able to catch the dazzling displays with the naked eye.
Venus's Violent Atmosphere Speeds up Its Rotation
Wind crashes into mountains and creates waves that tug on the planet's rotation.
How to See Venus and Mars This Summer
The best astronomy events of the summer and how to watch them.
How to Watch Venus, Castor and Pollux Line Up Tonight
Around dusk tonight, Castor and Pollux will form a nearly straight line with Venus.
Ignorance About Venus Could Mean Trouble for Exoplanets
"It's just completely bizarre that we should have two planets the same size but opposite ends of the habitability spectrum."
Man Behind Mars Colony Mission Says Venus Is Next
Psychological tests for the first Mars colony inhabitants start this year.