A superior conjunction occurs when Venus is the farthest from Earth, on the other side of the sun. Conversely, astronomers ...

NEW YORK — Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday during what's called an inferior conjunction. But don't plan on seeing the linkup. The sight is extremely difficult to spot without ...

The orbit Venus takes around the sun results in an inferior conjunction as it transitions from appearing in the evening sky to the morning sky.

NASA's Small Spacecraft Technology program, part of the agency’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, supported the development of the heat shield for Rocket Lab’s Venus mission. HEET is a ...

While this weekend's event isn't much of a visual spectacle, scientists say it's an opportunity to track how the planets shift in space. “Get a chance to get to know Venus,” said Nichols.

Up for a challenge? If skies are clear, you may be able to complete a rare feat of visual athletics this coming weekend, and ...