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25 Jun 2022

Rare planetary conjunction: 5 planets of solar system line up in special order

The conjunction was brightest on Friday morning but will remain visible until Monday from most parts of the world, reported IANS.

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27 Apr 2022

Rare event: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn to align in straight line this week

After 1,000 years, a rare and unique astronomical event will take place during the last week of April 4 planets including Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will align in a straight line in the eastern sky for around one hour before the sunrise

11 Jun 2021

NASA launches 2 new missions, DAVINCI+ and VERITAS to explore Venus

Under the umbrella of 'Discovery', NASA has launched two new projects namely, DAVINCI+ and VERITAS to explore the planet, Venus DAVINCI+'s mission is to measure the composition of the atmosphere of Venus to map the information of its formation and evolution

03 Jun 2021

NASA planning two missions worth $1 billion to Venus

NASA has selected two new missions to study Venus to understand how Earth’s nearest planetary neighbour became an inferno-like world. The two missions were selected, based on their potential scientific value and the feasibility of their development plans.

16 Sep 2020

Signs of life found on Venus

Astronomers have found a gas in the atmosphere of the planet Venus, indicating there is life. The name of that gas is Phosphine, see this report for more information.

14 Sep 2020

Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus

Scientists said on Monday they have detected in the harshly acidic clouds of Venus a gas called phosphine that indicates microbes may inhabit Earth`s neighbour. The researchers did not discover actual life forms, but noted that on Earth phosphine is produced by bacteria thriving in oxygen-starved environments.

28 Apr 2020

Venus to be at its brightest tonight, check timings and how to watch

It will be nearly impossible to miss the bright "evening star" Venus this week when the planet reaches its greatest brightness of the year on Tuesday (April 28). But before reaching its greatest brightness, Venus will make a close approach to the crescent moon.

11 Jan 2019

Giant pattern discovered in clouds of Venus

Venus is often called Earth's twin because of their similar size and gravity, but the climate on Venus is very different.

03 Apr 2018

Signs of alien life? Study finds clouds of Venus may have answers

Several probes to Venus have shown that the temperature and pressure conditions in the lower and middle portions of the Venusian atmosphere - altitudes between 40 and 60 kilometres - would not preclude microbial life.

19 Feb 2018

Will Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster collide with Earth or Venus?

After running a series of simulations using sophisticated software that can track the motion of objects in space, scientists determined the probability of it colliding with Earth and Venus over the next one million years to be 6 percent and 2.5 percent, respectively.

13 Nov 2017

Jupiter and Venus give sky-gazers a treat as they meet – See pics

They were visible to the naked eye across the UK and countries in the mid-northern latitudes, including parts of the US.

12 Nov 2017

Venus, Jupiter up for a meet on Monday. Delhiites will miss the spectacle

Both the planets will appear in conjunction in the south-east and may appear like one bright star.

17 Sep 2017

Venus' mysterious night side revealed for the first time – Here's why it's creating a buzz

Venus' atmosphere is dominated by strong winds that whirl around the planet far faster than Venus itself rotates.

17 Aug 2017

How satellites can prevent fatalities from landslides

Scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have sent spacecraft towards the Moon and Mars -- and now have their sights on Venus.

10 Apr 2017

Venus look-alike planet discovered orbiting dim dwarf star!

The study of planets similar to the Venus analogue Kepler 1649b is "becoming increasingly important in order to understand the habitable zone boundaries of M dwarfs.

Indian Space Research Organisation

12 Feb 2017

After record-setting satellite launch, ISRO aims for Venus and Mars; may partner with NASA!

The second mission to Mars is planned for in 2021-2022 timeframe and as per existing plans it may well involve putting a robot on the surface of the Red Planet.

17 Jan 2017

Giant 'bulge' spotted on Venus indication of a massive gravity wave?

The giant wave became one of the most prominent features in the planet’s atmosphere for four days in December 2015.

16 Jan 2017

What's up for January 2017? Here's when, where to look up in the night sky this month (Watch video)

The new year started with a beautiful view of the moon, Venus and Mars on January 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

20 Oct 2016

Are volcanoes on Venus still active today? Study observes eruption and lava flow!

This discovery was made after researchers carried out a thorough study of the images taken of the surface of Venus where supposed signs of lava flow were seen.

Venus-Jupiter conjunction

24 Aug 2016

Venus-Jupiter conjunction on August 27: Viewing tips! (Watch)

Stargazers will be treated to a spectacular celestial show this weekend, the Venus-Jupiter conjunction.

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