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In August, six planets line up for a rare celestial show. Find out when and where to catch the event on Wednesday, August 13.
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Data for the study came from NASA’s Magellan mission, which orbited Venus in the 1990s. Though decades old, its radar provided detailed topographic and gravity maps of the planet.
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This year, the Flower Moon will look slightly different. The Moon will appear about 14 per cent smaller than usual.
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Venus will glow at -4.4 magnitude, making it the brightest it will appear from Earth until September 2026.
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The formation will appear just before sunrise. It will be visible from almost anywhere on Earth. Clear weather and a flat eastern horizon will help.
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Researchers present the Venus Life Equation, a novel formula to approximate the possibility of life on Venus, shedding light on the habitability of the planet and the quest for extraterrestrial life.
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Have you ever wondered how our home planet, Earth, looks from other planets in our solar system? Let's take a cosmic journey to explore the breathtaking views of Earth from our celestial neighbors.
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Witness a rare cosmic sight as Venus and the crescent moon align beautifully over the Eiffel Tower in Paris, part of a larger planetary parade visible for the next few weeks.
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This February, skywatchers are in for a treat. Bright planets such as Venus, Mars, and Jupiter will rule the night sky.
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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope reveal GJ 1214 b, a unique exoplanet with a dense carbon dioxide atmosphere, challenging typical planetary classifications and offering new insights into planetary formation and evolution.
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Witness the dazzling display of Venus, the brilliant 'evening star,' as it reaches its greatest elongation east, offering a rare and spectacular view in the night sky.
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Get ready for a spectacular January night sky! Witness a rare four-planet conjunction, a dazzling meteor shower, and Mars shining bright at opposition. Don't miss these unforgettable celestial events!
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Get ready for a rare celestial treat! This January, four planets - Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars - will align in the evening sky, offering a breathtaking display for stargazers.
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Kick off the new year with a bang! January 2025 brings a plethora of astronomical events, including the Quadrantid meteor shower, planetary alignments, and lunar phases. Mark your calendars for these celestial treats!
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On August 27, history witnessed pivotal moments from Mars' closest approach to Earth in nearly 60,000 years to Moldova's declaration of independence. This day also marked significant advances in technology, space exploration, and key political shifts in Nigeria.
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European Space Agency’s (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) probe has completed an unprecedented dual flyby of both the Moon and Earth, on Tuesday
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Four years ago, the unexpected discovery of phosphine—a gas that on Earth signifies life—in the clouds of Venus stirred controversy.
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A team of scientists discovered phosphine in the cloud of Venus. This remarkable discovery sparked debates among scientists, on will this new finding indicates the life on Venus or not.
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From bright green meteors and a dazzling ‘ring of fire’ to a bright hued morning star, the clear October skies will witness fascinating astronomical events you wouldn’t want to miss. So grab a telescope, warm clothing and feast at the wonderful celestial marvels in the sky.
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On the need to study Venus, the ISRO chief said the planet also has an atmosphere with atmospheric pressure 100 times that of Earth near the surface.
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Apart from heading OceanGate, Guillermo Sohnlein is the founder of Humans2Venus.
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The celestial treat will be visible from anywhere on earth but those in the northern hemisphere might have a better view, Rick Fienberg, senior contributing editor of Sky & Telescope magazine has said
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Somanath also said there is a good opportunity to launch a mission to explore planet Venus by 2028.
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ISRO has already opened its doors to private players to participate actively in the space sector and a mega project like Shukrayaan 1 would be an ideal platform to commercialise ground operations such as mission support and satellite broadband operations
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Addressing a day-long meeting on Venusian science, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somnath said the Venus mission has been conceived, a project report made and "money identified”.
