Venus
Latest about Venus
Ever-Changing Venus Superstorm Sparks Interest
By Nola Taylor Redd published
Scientists are unsure why Venus' vortex evolves as it does.
Venus Can Have 'Comet-Like' Atmosphere
By Miriam Kramer published
The sun governs how an outer layer of Venus's atmosphere behaves.
Atmosphere of Venus Has Strange Magnetic 'Ropes'
By Elizabeth Howell published
Scientists have discovered strange magnetic ropes hundreds of miles long above the poles of Venus.
See Venus Bid Crescent Moon Farewell Early Thursday
By Joe Rao, Astronomer published
Venus and the moon will shine close together before dawn on Jan. 10.
Troubled Japanese Venus Probe Set for 2015 Comeback
By Mike Wall published
The Akatsuki spacecraft may be able to bounce back from a 2010 orbit-insertion failure.
Venus and the Moon to Put On Early Morning Sky Show Tuesday
By Joe Rao, Astronomer published
A waning crescent moon will glow alongside the brightest of all the planets.
Are Venus' Volcanoes Active? Clues Suggest Yes
By Space.com Staff published
The surface of Venus is obscured by thick clouds.
See Venus and Saturn Shine Together Early Tuesday
By Joe Rao, Astronomer published
Saturn and Venus will bright and appear extremely close together in the pre-dawn Tuesday sky.
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