Venus, Earth’s closest planetary neighbor and once a prime candidate for exploration, has long been overshadowed by Mars despite being more accessible in terms of distance. While Mars captivates ...

Imaging data from Japan’s Himawari-8 and -9 meteorological satellites have been successfully used to monitor temporal changes in Venus’ cloud-top temperature, revealing unseen patterns in the ...

Venus, often called Earth’s twin, has long fascinated scientists with its extreme conditions. Despite being similar in size ...

A team led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) compared the early impact histories of Venus and Earth, discovering that Venus experienced higher-energy impacts, resulting in an overheated core.

Richard Ghail, a Professor of Earth Sciences, highlights Venus's relevance to understanding Earth-sized planets and their ...

Venus and Earth formed at the same time and share similar size and composition. Yet Venus is cloaked in carbon dioxide, with temperatures hot enough to melt lead.

Stargazers in the U.S. will witness the razor-thin waning crescent moon rise close to Venus and the bright star Regulus in ...

Early risers are in for a spectacular show next week, when Jupiter, Venus and Mercury form a planetary lineup in the predawn sky on Sept. 1.