November Skywatchers: Bright Stars, Planets, and Earthshine

Medicine & Technology Nov 02, 2020

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

Sep 17, 2020

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 Atmosphere of Venus Sparks Debate on Signs of Life

Sep 15, 2020

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

Aug 06, 2020

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!

Aug 01, 2020

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

Jul 16, 2020

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

Look Up! Venus Will Be At Its Brightest This Week, Especially Friday Morning

Jul 09, 2020

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

May 13, 2020

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

Jan 07, 2020

This new discovery challenges scientists to further study the inhospitable planet.

The Venus-Jupiter Conjunction is the Astronomical Spectacle of the Week

Nov 26, 2019

The pair will be visible 30 minutes after the sunset at 19 degrees just above the horizon.

It May Look Ridiculous, but this Stingray-Shaped Spacecraft Might Be Our Chance of Discovering More About Venus

Nov 15, 2019

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

Jul 20, 2019

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?

Jul 18, 2019

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

May 31, 2017

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

Apr 17, 2017

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