Venus, often called Earth’s twin, has long fascinated scientists with its extreme conditions. Despite being similar in size ...

Though the trio fits well inside a one-degree circle in the sky, they're actually a good study in astronomical distance. The Moon is only 385,000 kilometers (1.3 light-seconds) away, while Venus is ...

Beneath Venus's thick, cloudy atmosphere lies a unique feature: lots and lots of massive "pancakes." Dubbed pancake domes by the scientists who study them, these mysterious pieces of Venusian ...

In a world driven by data, algorithms, and relentless scientific progress, you’d think we’d have all the answers by now. But ...

A team of scientists has investigated how Earth’s twin became so inhospitable, and whether the same will happen to our planet ...

Astronomy Ireland is setting up giant telescopes in anticipation of “an extremely rare view” of Saturn, which only occurs ...

Three celestial bodies are preparing to meet up for one night in September in a cosmic conjunction that should be widely ...

Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday during what's called an inferior conjunction. The moment of conjunction will happen at around 9 p.m. EDT, but don't plan on seeing the linkup. The ...

Watch the crescent moon, Venus and the bright star Regulus align in a rare predawn close conjunction tomorrow.

Stargazers in the U.S. will witness the razor-thin waning crescent moon rise close to Venus and the bright star Regulus in ...