Venus, the second planet from the Sun, has a thick, opaque atmosphere, preventing optical-based telescopes and orbiting space probes from observing its surface. This didn't prevent Earth's ...

A space probe called Kosmos 482 sent to explore Venus by the U.S.S.R. in 1972 but marooned in Earth orbit ever since is about ...

Future missions to Venus could also supply additional data on the density and temperature of the planet's crust, which could be used to test the researchers' hypothesis. If crustal convection is ...

The pre-dawn sky on April 25 will see a conjunction of Venus, Saturn and a waning crescent moon, which will resemble a ...

On April 24, Venus, Saturn and the North Node of Destiny will collide in a powerful conjunction in the dreamy and romantic sign of Pisces. Venus is exalted — working at its fullest potential ...

A quick guide to Venus, which is so bright, it can be seen from Earth without having to use a telescope. It is an extremely hot planet and, because of its high temperature, has no surface water.