Watch Venus light up the July night sky with a close pass by Regulus and a later display beside a youthful crescent moon. In July, the western evening sky will host two straightforward sightings: first, Venus will drift close to the luminous star...

New research suggests Venus may have once possessed a moon before tidal forces dragged it back to the planet, potentially explaining its unique rotation. Earth and Venus share a comparable size and mass, yet they diverge sharply in one fundamental way:...

Geologists propose Venus once hosted massive oceans, challenging views of its ancient climate and habitability, hinting at past life potential. For many years Venus has been portrayed as a hostile world of crushing pressure, scorching temperatures and...

A new study suggests Venus may have once had a moon that was lost after the planet’s slow rotation pulled the satellite back into its surface. New research published in the Astrophysical Journal suggests that Venus may have once hosted a natural...

Did Venus once have a moon? New tidal models suggest an ancient satellite may have spiraled inward and been destroyed by the planet’s gravitational forces. Venus is currently a desolate world without a moon, but new research suggests that this barren...

in the habitability equation, suggesting that a sluggish spin may predispose worlds to runaway greenhouse states akin to Venus. How Spin Shapes Climate on Far‑Flung Planets A planet’s rotation determines how stellar energy is redistributed across its...

A new study investigates the mysterious history of Venus, exploring what the second planet from the Sun may have possessed billions of years ago. Venus stands out in our solar system for its desolate, moonless state, but new research suggests this may...

New research may have finally solved the long-standing mystery of why Venus lacks a moon, offering fresh insights into the planet’s chaotic orbital history. For decades, planetary scientists have wrestled with a curious cosmic discrepancy: why does...

Giant ring-like structures spotted in Venus’s upper atmosphere reveal fresh insights into the planet’s complex dynamics. A team of planetary scientists has identified massive, concentric ring formations high above Venus, a finding that could reshape...

Hidden mantle ‘glass ceiling’ may explain Venus’s mysterious coronae and giant volcanic rises. A new study uses computer models and mineral physics to show that a layer about 600 km beneath Venus’s surface can trap warm mantle rock and spawn two...

Stunning daylight shot shows the ISS passing Venus in a historic sky view, a rare capture of both space icons together. Photographer AJ Smadi has unveiled a striking image that places the International Space Station in the same view as the bright...

Venus reaches its greatest brilliancy this week, offering a spectacular, easy-to-spot skywatching event visible to the naked eye. Skywatchers across the globe are currently witnessing a rare celestial display as Venus reaches its peak luminosity. Often...

event approaches, plus a lineup of planets to watch all month. August provides a rich program for amateur astronomers, with Venus dominating the evening sky and a tight Mercury‑Jupiter pairing lighting up the pre‑dawn horizon in mid‑month. Saturn also...

A private mission to study Venus is currently on hold, awaiting the debut of Rocket Lab’s next-generation launch vehicle to begin its interplanetary journey. The inaugural private mission to Venus has encountered a scheduling setback, as the project...

engine project poised to transform space travel and hypersonic flight, promising faster missions and advanced aviation. Venus Aerospace, a Houston‑based propulsion start‑up, announced a fresh injection of $91 million to accelerate the development of its...

display for stargazers. During July, the night and early‑morning sky will showcase a rotating cast of planets—including Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and Mercury—offering numerous opportunities for both seasoned astronomers and casual observers....

From a brilliant Venus to a Harvest Moon near Saturn, discover the spectacular celestial events NASA says you shouldn’t miss in September 2026. September Skies: Venus Brilliance, Celestial Alignments, and the Autumnal Equinox As the Northern Hemisphere...

on a rare display that will see four planets gathered in the predawn sky. Throughout the latter half of the month, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter will trace a distinct diagonal line across the southeastern horizon, offering a clear view for anyone...

New evidence suggests Venus is far more geologically active than thought, offering fresh clues to its mysterious evolution. Venus may be far from the static world once imagined, as fresh three‑dimensional simulations suggest that its extensive rift...

Venera 13 survived Venus’s crushing heat and pressure far beyond its 32‑minute design, transmitting data long after the surface threatened to crush it. When the Soviet Venera 13 lander touched down on Venus on 1 March 1982, engineers had anticipated...