Shedding Light on Venus' Enigma: Could Lightning in Acid-Rich Clouds Be Falling Meteors?

SPACE 09.19.2023 01:17 AM

Long-assumed lightning on Venus could be lights from meteor incineration, challenging previous beliefs. Read the article to learn more.

NASA Scientist Contemplates Extraterrestrial Life on Venus Despite Extreme Conditions, Also Speculates on Nearby Alien Existence

08.25.2023 02:17 AM

NASA's Dr. Michelle Thaller notes potential life indications in the Solar System, and it may be on Venus. Continue reading to learn more.

OceanGate Co-Founder of Wrecked Titanic Sub Plans Potential Space Colony Above Venus by 2050

08.01.2023 05:57 AM

Venus is known for its thick sulfur, ultraviolet radiations, and surface temperatures of 900 °F, far from the human body's maximum temperature of 95 °F. Read to learn more.

Venus, Mercury Will Meet; Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower Will Peak This Week

07.24.2023 07:31 AM

A lot of things will happen in the night sky this week, including the peak of the Delta Aquariids meteor shower and Venus and Mercury's meeting. Continue reading to learn more.

World’s Sunniest Spot: Atacama Desert in Chile Catches Rays That Are As Many as Venus, Has the Same Radiation As the Brightest Planet

07.23.2023 01:48 AM

On the Altiplano plateau in Chile's Atacama Desert, scientists were able to measure a world record of 2,177 watts of solar radiation per square meter. Read to learn more.

From the Start of Perseids Meteor Shower to Views of the Crescent Moon Close to Different Planets: Here Are Some Night Sky Events This Week

07.17.2023 07:36 AM

The Perseids Meteor Shower, which starts this week, will continue until August 24 and will peak on August 12 to 13. Read to learn more.

Night Sky Events for July 10-16, 2023; Venus, Mercury, Manhattanhenge, and More

07.10.2023 06:48 AM

The Manhattanhenge sunset only happens for two days in May and two in July. Read to learn more. The night sky is clouded with events from July 10 to 16, with six major events starting with the moon of the Last Quarter phase to Venus sinking from Regulus.

Night Sky Events This July 3-9; 'Buck Moon,' 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse Countdown, Saturn, Venus, and More

07.03.2023 02:59 AM

Venus is expected to reappear this year, but there was no confirmation as to whether Mars and Saturn can be seen again. Read to learn more.

Summer Solstice 2023: Venus, Mars, Crescent Moon Will Appear in the Night Sky This Week

06.19.2023 08:30 AM

Venus and Mars will make an appearance in the night sky along with the crescent moon. Read more to know what to expect this summer solstice.

Stability of Nucleic Acid Bases in the Acidic Clouds of Venus Suggests Its Potential To Support Life

06.15.2023 08:00 AM

Scientists reconsider the view that Venus is an uninhabitable planet by taking a look at the composition of its clouds which makes it suitable for life. Continue reading to find out more.

First Private Mission to Venus Postponed Until January 2025, Rocket Lab Announces

06.07.2023 05:33 AM

Rocket Lab's private mission to Venus, originally planned for this year, has been postponed until January 2025 due to undisclosed reasons. Read the article to learn more details.

Venus, Mars Will Shine in West’s Twilight After Sunset This Week

06.05.2023 08:30 AM

Venus, Mars and Saturn have something in store for us this week. Read to know the details. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Lunar and Planetary Institute) Venus, Mars Will Shine in West's Twilight After Sunset This Week Venus and Mars will both be visible in the skies today.

Which Planet in the Solar System Is Closest to Earth? Surprise, It’s neither Venus nor Mars

05.29.2023 08:50 AM

Scientists verified through calculations and simulations that neither Venus nor Mars holds the title of the closest planet to Earth. Find out which among the planets in the Solar System has this title.

Lyrid Meteor Shower, Eta Aquarid Happening Soon: Here Are Some Magnificent Sky Viewing Events You Should Await in the Coming Months

04.18.2023 21:47 PM

Sky viewers are in for great astronomical treats in the coming months. Read to learn more. With International Dark Sky Week currently taking place and the Lyrid meteor shower happening soon on April 21-22, sky viewers and gazers are in for a meteorological treat.

From Mercury's Peak to Lyrid Meteor Shower: Here's What You Should Add to Your Sky Viewing Watchlist This April 2023

04.02.2023 21:55 PM

Look out for these sky viewing events this April 2023. Read to learn more. This April 2023, sky viewers are in for a treat, as several cosmic events are lining up.

Planetary Parade: Five Planets, Crescent Moon Align in Night Sky

03.27.2023 21:01 PM

The crescent moon and five planets line up in a rare event known as a planetary parade. Read to learn more.

Is Venus Volcanically Active? Data from NASA's Magellan Mission Reveal Evidence of Lava Flows, Eruptions

03.16.2023 01:17 AM

Upon examining two images of a region in Venus that were taken eight months apart, specialists were able to pinpoint signs of volcanic activity. Read to learn more.

Five Planets Expected in Large Planetary Alignment This Month; Here's How to Watch Them

03.16.2023 00:41 AM

Seeing five planets align is more uncommon than witnessing two or three planets in line. Check out this article to know how to watch the large planetary alignment this month.

Early Venus Could Have Sustained Liquid Water on Its Surface for Billions of Years That Made It Habitable, Study Suggests

03.13.2023 08:10 AM

Venus' modern climate is uninhabitable but researchers found that it did have habitable conditions and liquid water on its surface a long time ago. Read the article to learn more.

Jupiter-Venus Conjunction Set To Happen Tonight; Here's How To Spot These Two Planets Together

03.01.2023 20:51 PM

Skygazers are in for a spectacular view as the Jupiter-Venus conjunction is set to happen soon. Read to learn more.

Venus May Be Losing Heat From Geologic Activity in Certain Regions, Nasa’s Magellan Mission Reveals

02.27.2023 07:30 AM

Scientists reviewed the three decades' worth of data from the Magellan spacecraft and found that Venus' outer shell might be resurfacing. Read the article to learn more details.