It's possible that Venus and Earth once simultaneously existed as pleasant worlds hosting mild temperatures and oceans. Then, something went awry. In new research, planetary scientists simulated ...

A spacecraft built in the UK has captured new images of Mercury as it made its sixth and final flyby ahead of entering the ...

On this date, Jan. 6, 1969, the Soviet Union launched the Venera 5 spacecraft, which was part of an ongoing mission to explore Earth’s sister planet, Venus. Venera 5 successfully entered Venus ...

Always brilliant and shining with a steady, silvery light, Venus will appear in the western sky at dusk from Jan. 1 to March 15, and in the eastern sky at dawn from April 1 through Nov. 6.

Throughout January, a stunning celestial event will unfold as four planets align in the night sky, offering a rare ...

Venus and Jupiter are Benefic planets — when these planets meet in a lovely and cooperative trine, the result is pure magic The stars are aligning for connection, adventure and a touch of ...

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2025 offers a plethora of celestial events observable with the naked eye, including the Quadrantid meteor shower, a Wolf Moon, Venus' shadow, a total lunar eclipse, Saturn's ring disappearance ...

Donald Trump says Canada should become the 51st state. He should be careful what he wishes for. No, it’s (probably?) not a serious idea, but the president-elect keeps trolling the United States ...

As 2025 begins, you can easily spot four planets in the evening sky. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars all shine brightly every night after sunset in January and February. In January and February, look ...

Venus and Jupiter dance in January's evening ... by the full moon across the contiguous United States and southern Canada. Related: Night sky, January 2025: What you can see tonight [maps] Read ...

Transit of Venus will have powerful impacts on our lives. For one, Venus is the planet of love and relationships, so this transit can bring some new love into our lives or help to improve the quality ...