Venus
How Far is Venus From the Sun?
In addition to be the second closet planet to our Sun, Venus also has the most circular orbit - varying…
Earth’s Twisted Sister: How Will We Reveal Venus’ Secrets?
Venus doesn't attract as much attention as other worlds in our Solar System and beyond. But maybe it should.
Time To Build A Venus Rover
NASA has made progress developing electronics that can withstand Venus' extreme surface environment.
How Long is a Day on Venus?
Venus is a planet of extremes: extreme heat, extreme weather, and extremely long days. In fact, a single day on…
Venus Rules the Dusk Skies at Greatest Elongation
“What's that bright light in the sky?” The planet Venus never fails to impress, and indeed make even seasoned observers…
November Opens with a Splendid Gathering of Moon and Planets
At dusk on November 2, skywatchers will see a beautiful crescent Moon pair up with the planets Venus and Saturn.
No, There Won’t Be 15 Days of Darkness in November. It’s Another Stupid Hoax.
Don't bother stocking up on candles. There won't be 15 days of darkness in November.
X-Rays Are Coming From The Dark Side of Venus
A new study takes a look at observational evidence obtained about Venus during its 2012 transit of the Sun, which…
5 Days, 2 Spectacular Conjunctions
Conjunctions of bright planets make for jewelry in the sky. This week, get ready for some celestial shimmer. If you've been…
A Challenging Daytime Occultation of Venus for Europe
Up for a challenge? The Moon occults Venus for Europe, the UK and northern Asia on April 6th, though it'll…