Venus
The Day the Earth Smiled: Saturn Shines in this Amazing Image from the Cassini Team
This summer, for the first time ever, the world was informed that its picture was going to be taken from…
How Far is Earth from the Sun?
It’s amazing to think that for the majority of human history, we had almost no understanding about the Sun. We didn’t…
Astrophotos: The Smiley Face Moon and Companions in the Sky
Did you notice a bright "star" close to the Moon last night (September 8, 2013)? People around the world had…
See Venus and the Moon Together in the Sky on September 8
Sky watchers worldwide are in for a treat Sunday evening September 8, 2013 as the waxing crescent Moon passes near…
Venus And Moon Caught In A Crazy, Phase-y Coincidence Tonight
Curious coincidences occur in the sky just as they do on Earth. Take tonight for instance. The moon is in…
Venus’ Winds Are Mysteriously Speeding Up
High-altitude winds on neighboring Venus have long been known to be quite speedy, whipping sulfuric-acid-laden clouds around the superheated planet…
What is the Hottest Planet in the Solar System?
In this short explainer video, Universe Today publisher Fraser Cain explains what is the hottest planet in the Solar System.…
Astrophotos: Crescent Moon, Mercury and Venus Together in the Sky
Last night (June 10, 2013) the two innermost worlds of our Solar System visible were joined by a very slender…
Catch the Moon pairing with Mercury & Venus Tonight
If you've never seen Mercury, this week is a great time to try. Over the past few weeks, observers worldwide…
Rare Spectacular Triple Planet Conjunction Wows World! – Astrophoto Gallery
Triple planets (Venus/Jupiter/Mercury) conjunction over Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France on May 26. Credit: Thierry Legault -www.astrophoto.fr Update: See expanded Conjunction astrophoto…