Here's a Look At November's Stargazing Events

SPACE 11.02.2020 07:30 AM

This month, the bright Pleiades star cluster will be seen anywhere from Earth. We will also see Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus in the night sky as the moon will shine brighter than usual due to Earthshine.

Russia Declares Venus a Russian Planet

09.17.2020 08:30 AM

Russia's space chief has claimed that Venus is a 'Russian planet' after news of biosignatures were detected which could indicate that there is life on the planet.

Phosphine in the Atmosphere of Venus Could be Sign of Life

09.15.2020 07:40 AM

Discovering phosphine gas in Venus and claiming that it may be a a sign of life has been a controversial debate among experts. They have yet to determine the unexplained chemical formation of the gas.

Gigantic Wave of Poisonous Tsunami Captured Crossing Across Venus

08.06.2020 22:55 PM

Japanese Venus orbiter Akatsuki captured a photo of a never before seen huge atmospheric wave in Venus that extends to 4,660 miles and has been occurring since 1983.

9 Must-See Stargazing Events in August, No Telescope Required!

08.01.2020 08:30 AM

From multiple planet sightings, a galaxy containing one trillion stars, and a meteor shower, the August night sky is fully booked for events the whole month. Would it be a coincidence that the month will end the same way it will begin?

Five Planets Will Be Visible This Sunday Along with a Crescent Moon: How To See Them Without a Telescope

07.16.2020 00:43 AM

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are set to put on a show in the night sky this week; telescopes are not required.

Venus Will Be At Its Brightest This Week: Here's How You Can See It

07.09.2020 21:55 PM

Morning star Venus will reach its brightest this week for 2020 as it rises into the predawn sky in the constellation of Taurus, the bull, near the bright star Aldebaran.

The Truth Behind the Smiley Face Venus, Jupiter and the Moon Will Form on May 16

05.13.2020 05:28 AM

Will Venus, Jupiter, and the moon really form a smiley on May 16? Many debunked this claim, find out why.

Researchers Confirm Volcanic Activity in Venus Through Light Emissions

01.07.2020 05:19 AM

This new discovery challenges scientists to further study the inhospitable planet. As early as the 1990s, NASA's Magellan spacecraft was able to bring back data from the planet Venus showing that the Earth's hellish neighbor is covered in volcanoes and lava flows.

Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Can Be Experienced All Throughout the Week

11.26.2019 08:15 AM

The pair will be visible 30 minutes after the sunset at 19 degrees just above the horizon. Observers of the night sky were able to experience a spectacular sight with the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.

Stingray-Shaped Spacecraft to Probe Venus

11.15.2019 08:18 AM

They called the probe Bio-inspired Ray for Extreme Environment and Zonal Explorations or BREEZE. One of its features includes a stingray-inspired "wings" that is able to flap when encountering the high winds of Venus' atmosphere.

Space Agencies Cannot Resist Venus’ Pull

07.20.2019 08:49 AM

Venus was once covered with water it was likened to the Garden of Eden, but the hellish planet that it is today reveals how scientists can find another habitable planet in a world of distant stars.

Life On Venus: Could It Be True?

07.18.2019 09:32 AM

Several studies and explorations have been dedicated to the planet Mars, but new research shows that life on Venus might be possible too.

Researchers Solved The Mystery Behind Venus’ Few Rare Volcanoes

05.31.2017 11:33 AM

Before, Earth's twin boiling planet Venus has an atmosphere that is so thick which makes it hard to study its surface. But now, researchers are able to study the mystery behind why there are few rare volcanoes in the planet after changes in 2006.

NASA Plans To Send Out A Crewed Mission To Venus To Understand Climate Change On Earth

04.17.2017 17:23 PM

Recent reports are spreading that NASA plans to send out a crewed mission to Venus to further understand climate change on Earth.

NASA Set To Send A Mission To Venus As Preparation For A Man Exploration In Mars

04.09.2017 14:05 PM

NASA in a partnership with a Russian space agency is now set to send a mission to Venus that could be a preparation for a man mission on Mars.

Venus’ Rocky Exoplanet Twin Discovered Near Dim Home Star; Key to Finding Other Habitable Planets?

04.07.2017 14:02 PM

Find out details about Venus' discovered twin, GJ 1132b here. The possible twin of Venus, which is considered as "arguably the most important planet ever found outside the Solar System" was reported to have been discovered.

Jupiter Will Make The April Night Sky The Brightest Than Venus

04.03.2017 18:04 PM

Jupiter will shine as the brightest planet in April 7. Check out which other planets will make the April night sky glow.

The Mystery Of Venus's Atmosphere Solved By Meridional Circulation & Doppler Shift

03.20.2017 03:07 AM

The atmosphere of Venus rotates much faster than the planet itself. A newly detected wind could be spreading the energy needed to power it.

Five-Planet Alignment To Light Up The Morning Sky

01.19.2016 03:03 AM

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter will line up in the morning sky from January 20 to February 20, 2016.

A New Vehicle in the Works to Investigate the Hellish Atmosphere of Venus

05.19.2015 13:17 PM

While much attention has been paid to Martian exploration in recent years, there remains a dedicated cadre of scientists focused on Earth's twin, Venus. And in a recent press release from Northrup Grumman, plans for a new vehicle were unveiled that just might provide a bird's eye view of this hot and hostile planet.