Venus

Are we truly safe from cosmic impacts? A recent study highlights a concerning blind spot in our planetary defense: asteroids lurking near Venus. These space rocks, obscured by the sun's glare, could p...

Scientists are sounding the alarm about a previously unseen population of asteroids lurking near Venus that could pose a significant impact risk to Earth. These so-called "Venus co-orbital asteroids" ...

Get ready for a week of breathtaking celestial events! From the dazzling Venus reaching its greatest brilliance to the mesmerizing Manhattanhenge and a New Moon creating perfect stargazing conditions,...

For decades, Venus has been considered a geologically dead planet compared to its active twin, Earth. However, a shocking reanalysis of data from NASA's Magellan mission, combined with new studies, su...

Get ready for a celestial spectacle! The early summer nights of 2025 promise a captivating array of astronomical events, from the radiant glow of Venus to the enchanting Strawberry Moon and a host of ...

Venus, Earth's enigmatic twin, continues to surprise scientists. Recent studies, fueled by reanalyzed data from NASA's Magellan mission and new research, challenge the long-held belief that Venus is a...

Calling all skywatchers! Get ready for a spectacular celestial event. This week, the pre-dawn sky will be graced by a captivating alignment of the Moon, Saturn, and Venus. This rare "parade of planets...

Get ready for a celestial treat! Late May offers stargazers prime opportunities to witness stunning astronomical phenomena. With dark skies gracing the Northern Hemisphere, now is the perfect time to ...

Get ready for a celestial treat! A mini planet parade featuring Venus, Saturn, and the crescent Moon will grace the morning sky in late May 2025. This alignment, visible to the naked eye, offers a stu...

Get ready for a celestial spectacle! From May 19 to 25, 2025, skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere are in for a treat: a stunning planet parade aligning several bright planets with the waning cresce...

Is Venus, often dubbed Earth's 'hellish twin', still geologically active? A shocking reanalysis of 30-year-old data from NASA's Magellan spacecraft suggests the answer might be yes. This discovery cha...

Is Venus, often dubbed Earth's 'sister planet,' truly a lifeless, scorching hellscape? Recent findings suggest otherwise. Scientists have unearthed compelling evidence of ongoing tectonic activity on ...

Is Venus, often dubbed Earth's sister planet, still geologically active? While it lacks Earth's shifting tectonic plates, new research suggests active tectonics are reshaping its surface. Scientists a...

Get ready for a breathtaking celestial show throughout May! The dark skies of late May promise a spectacle featuring a 'planet parade,' a unique view of the Ursa Major constellation (the Big Dipper), ...

Get ready for a spectacular celestial show! This week, stargazers are in for a treat as Venus, the brilliant "Morning Star," pairs up with the crescent Moon, creating a breathtaking cosmic masterpiece...

Venus, often dubbed Earth's 'sister' planet, has long been considered a geologically dead world. However, new research analyzing data from NASA's Magellan mission, and recent studies, is challenging t...

Is Venus, often dubbed Earth's 'sister planet,' more geologically alive than we thought? Decades-old data from NASA's Magellan mission is offering new insights into the possibility of ongoing tectonic...

In a move that could redefine our understanding of planetary atmospheres and the potential for life beyond Earth, China is forging ahead with an incredibly ambitious plan: retrieving a sample from the...

After a 53-year odyssey in space, the Soviet probe Kosmos 482, originally intended for Venus, has made an uncontrolled reentry into Earth's atmosphere. The event highlights the lingering legacy of the...

For years, Venus has been considered a hot, barren world, a stark contrast to our vibrant Earth. But new research funded by NASA challenges this perception, revealing surprising details about the geol...

A relic of the Cold War space race is making an unexpected return. The failed Soviet Venus probe, Kosmos 482, launched in 1972, is predicted to fall back to Earth. After spending over five decades str...

Get ready for a mesmerizing celestial alignment! On May 8th, early risers were treated to a stunning lineup of Venus, Saturn, and Neptune in the predawn sky. This rare occurrence offered a beautiful s...

An antiquated relic from the Cold War space race, the Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482, is predicted to make an unscheduled return to Earth in the coming days. Launched in 1972 as part of the Venera progr...

A relic of the Cold War space race is making an unexpected return. Cosmos 482, a Soviet-era spacecraft originally intended to explore Venus, is predicted to crash back to Earth after spending over hal...