Venus
Latest about Venus
![Transit of Venus across the sun.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zXLykvCsjjMCgFV3gDhS8G-320-80.jpg)
Transit of Venus Offers Last-Chance Views
By Stephanie Pappas published
Venus will transit across the Sun on June 5, 2012
![Venus view from the Magellan mission.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/34Lhso9h6gtvFSTNqvJubi-320-80.jpg)
Gallery: Views of Venus
By Live Science Staff published
Breathtaking images of Earth's next-door neighbor.
![ferguson transit venus sketch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QStcSQ8WYEVnbsSaTWurXM-320-80.jpg)
Rare Transit of Venus Puts Spotlight on Planetary Sun Crossings
By Clara Moskowitz published
Past planetary transits have offered a rare chance to size up the solar system.
![Venus Transit 2004 Wilce](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cD6nd9eND9U8t8eHzTe2Q3-320-80.jpg)
Excitement Builds for Rare Transit of Venus on June 5
By Clara Moskowitz published
The upcoming Venus transit should offer scientists a rare chance to observe the atmosphere of Venus.
![nasa venus transit trace](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4i9vUNGLME7MDZir27hqs8-320-80.jpg)
How the Transit of Venus Across Sun Enthralled Stargazers Through History
By Joe Rao, Astronomer published
The transit of Venus across the sun has a long astronomical legacy.
![Venus Transit of Sun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rpdfvUfiX9RDuaNtHcZ4a5-320-80.jpg)
After Solar Eclipse, June's Venus Transit of Sun Is Next Amazing Sky Sight
By Mike Wall published
Venus will trek across the sun's face on June 5, marking the last such transit until 2117.
![nasa venus transit trace](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4i9vUNGLME7MDZir27hqs8-320-80.jpg)
How Venus Transit of Sun in June May Help Find Alien Planets
By Mike Wall published
Watching Venus trek across the sun's face could help planet hunters hone their techniques.
![Venus Transit Mafi](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2KHaQCrcv3DYGZaDbfqp9e-320-80.jpg)
Scientists to Watch Historic Venus Transit of the Sun from Alaska
By Mike Wall published
Scientists with NASA's Solar Dyamics Observatory probe will head to Land of the Midnight Sun next month.
Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.