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Strange Layer of Venus Surprisingly Cold
By Space.com Staff published
Part of Venus' atmosphere may be cold enough to form carbon dioxide snow.
Surreal Photo Shows 'Belt of Venus' In Our Pink Sky
By Nina Sen published
With the sun rising behind the photographer, the Belt of Venus is the pinkish streak caused by the atmosphere reflecting light from the setting or rising sun.
See 4 Planets on Fourth of July! Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Saturn Shine
By Tariq Malik published
From dawn to dusk,the Fourth of July is a planet paradise. See Venus, Jupiter and more.
Hinode Views the 2012 Venus Transit
By Space.com Staff published
On June 5, 2012, Hinode captured this stunning view of the transit of Venus -- the last instance of this rare phenomenon until 2117.
SDO's Ultra-high Definition View of 2012 Venus Transit -- Path Sequence
By Space.com Staff published
On June 5-6 2012, SDO is collecting images of one of the rarest predictable solar events: the transit of Venus across the face of the sun.
Venus Crosses the Sun for Last Time Until 2117, Skywatchers Rejoice
By Tariq Malik published
The transit of Venus of 2012 is the last one for 105 years.
In Photos: Venus Transit 2012
By Live Science Staff published
Check out these stunning shots of the Venusian orb trekking across the sun's disk.
Satellites to Watch Rare Transit of Venus From Space
By Space.com Staff published
Several satellites will be observing the historic event.
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