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Oxygen detected in Venus' hellish atmosphere
By Joanna Thompson published
In a first, researchers discovered oxygen atoms on the dayside and nightside of Venus' atmosphere.

The moon will 'smile' at Venus this Thursday. Here's how to see it.
By Jamie Carter published
Look up early Thursday (Nov. 9) to witness one of the most beautiful celestial sights of 2023 — a 'smiling' crescent moon dancing with bright Venus in the predawn sky.

What's the best evidence we've found for alien life?
By Patrick Pester published
Don't expect an alien invasion anytime soon.

How to see bright Venus dance with a glowing crescent moon this week
By Jamie Carter published
Early on Oct. 10, the bright planet Venus will appear exceptionally close to the crescent moon in a lovely skywatching display. Here's when and where to watch.

Mysterious flashes on Venus may be a rain of meteors, new study suggests
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Bright flashes in the clouds of Venus once thought to be lightning strikes may have a cosmic origin.

Why Venus is now a slim crescent and will disappear from the evening sky this weekend
By Jamie Carter published
The second planet from the sun is approaching 'inferior conjunction' as it swaps from being the 'Evening Star' to the 'Morning Star,' passing between Earth and the sun in the meantime.

Mirror-like exoplanet that 'shouldn't exist' is the shiniest world ever discovered
By Harry Baker published
A distant planet named LTT9779 b reflects 80% of its star's light, making the strange world with metal clouds the biggest known "mirror" in the universe.

How to see the moon in conjunction with 5 planets this month
By Jamie Carter published
In early July, our natural satellite will appear close to Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mercury.
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