Venus will be visible in the morning and evening for a short period of time - a rare dual visibility that won't happen again ...

As Venus approaches its inferior conjunction, astrophotographers have snapped some striking shots of the crescent planet ...

Seven planets are on display in the night sky at the end of February, but some will be harder to spot than others. Here’s what you need to know to catch a glimpse.

Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance to see a "planetary parade." Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus ...

It's a busy week in outer space! Dr. Aileen O’Donoghue, astronomer with University and the Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory, checked in with NCPR to guide us through what we'll see.

If you're seeking an opportunity for some date-night star-gazing this Valentine's Day, now is the last time to spot Venus, the Roman ... heart shape in the sky. NASA's PACE satellite launches ...

Remarkable views of Venus are available this month. The first two weeks of March provide a great opportunity to sight four bright naked-eye planets in the early evening sky. Low toward the west ...

Trace that line of sight higher to find Venus, the most brilliant planet in the sky. “Venus, you cannot miss,” said Thomas Willmitch, director of the planetarium at Illinois State University.

This week Venus‚ which itself has only recently popped-up in the morning sky—will reach its “greatest brilliancy,” shining brightly close to both Mars and Mercury. On Tuesday it will be in ...

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