New wave of missions to reignite Venus exploration By Leonard David published 13 April 22 Multiple research teams are developing missions designed to address Venus' potential as an abode for life.
See Venus, Saturn and Mars shine close before sunrise this week By Elizabeth Howell last updated 4 April 22 Venus, Saturn and Mars will be visible and very close together this week in the predawn sky. Here's how to see it.
April's sky brings dance of 4 morning planets: See Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Saturn. By Joe Rao published 2 April 22 As the planets rise in April we're given stunning views, if you know where to look.
Venus, Mars and Saturn form a celestial triangle before dawn: How to see it By Elizabeth Howell published 26 March 22 You can spot them Sunday and Monday, before sunrise.
See Saturn, Venus and Mars as moon shines near bright Antares By Elizabeth Howell published 21 March 22 Enjoy the glittering worlds and star along with (early) breakfast.
Planet Venus at its 'greatest elongation' from the sun. Here's how to see it. By Samantha Mathewson last updated 20 March 22 Venus has had a busy March! Now, the bright planet will be at its greatest distance from the sun tonight (March 20).
See Venus and Mars pair up in the early morning sky Saturday By Samantha Mathewson published 11 March 22 Venus will meet up with Mars in the very early morning sky on Saturday (March 12). Here’s how you can catch the planetary duo.
Scientists hail 'the decade of Venus' with 3 new missions on the way By Meghan Bartels published 11 March 22 As planetary scientists resumed meeting in person, Venus experts had something special to celebrate.
The moon meets up with Mercury and Saturn early Monday morning By Elizabeth Howell published 27 February 22 You may be able to watch the moon cluster up with ringed Saturn and fleeting Mercury on Monday (Feb. 28), but it will be a considerable challenge.
Venus' extreme surface heat drives swirling winds in upper atmosphere, study finds By Chelsea Gohd published 27 February 22 Scientists have shown how the swirling winds and searing heat on Venus work together in a revealing new study.
See the moon align with Venus and Mars in Sunday's morning sky By Elizabeth Howell last updated 26 February 22 The trio is easily visible with the naked eye.
Solar Orbiter spacecraft captures huge eruption on the sun (video) By Elizabeth Howell published 18 February 22 It's the largest solar prominence eruption ever observed in a single image, along with the full disk of the sun.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has captured the first visible-light images of Venus By Elizabeth Howell published 10 February 22 The visible-light imagery will tell scientists more about the geology and minerals of Venus.
See Mars shine very close to the crescent moon in the pre-dawn sky Saturday. Here's where to look. By Elizabeth Howell published 28 January 22 Mars and Venus will shine close to the crescent moon 45 minutes before sunrise on Jan. 29, 2022. Look to the southeast on the horizon to see them, weather permitting.
What makes Earth unique? By Clara Moskowitz, Meghan Bartels last updated 22 April 22 Several factors make Earth unique given what scientists know about the thousands of planets discovered to date.
Are volcanoes erupting on Venus? By Charles Q. Choi published 9 December 21 A volcanic peak standing more than a mile high on Venus may still be active, new findings show.
Watch the moon shine near Venus tonight on its way toward Saturn and Jupiter By Chelsea Gohd published 6 December 21 Venus and the moon make a dazzling duo in the night sky tonight (Dec. 6), starting the moon's multi-day journey past a slew of planets.
Venus shines at its highest in the night sky this week. How to see it. By Elizabeth Howell published 5 December 21 The planet will shine brightly in the evening for a few nights before sinking toward the horizon.
Thanksgiving night sky 2022: 3 planets provide a feast for skywatchers By Joe Rao last updated 24 November 22 Here's what you can expect to see in the Thanksgiving night sky of 2022.