Meet the author: Dr. Phil Plait is an astronomer, author, and science communicator with a PhD in astronomy at the University of Virginia. He has written four books on astronomy and consulted on space ...

Venus may be far more geologically alive than anyone expected. New research suggests its outer crust could be churning with ...

After putting on a great show in our evening sky since the fall of 2024, dazzling Venus puts on a spectacular showing for ...

April skies feature close planet pairings, a bright meteor shower, and stunning views of the ancient star cluster M3.

Venus becomes the brilliant “Morning Star” in the east before dawn, the Lyrids Meteor Shower takes place and the Moon has ...

The planets offer exciting views in April for both night owls and early risers. Plus, the Lyrid meteor shower peaks in ...

However, due to the tilt of its orbit, Venus was 8.4 degrees away from the Sun, and appeared as a thin crescent. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The ...

AstronomyCenter/X Abu Dhabi: In a rare astronomical event, the Al Khatm Astronomical Observatory, located in the Abu Dhabi desert, successfully captured the crescent of Venus in broad daylight on ...

Venus has phases just like the moon. Before and after the conjunction, Venus looks like a thin crescent - though only telescopes can see it. Those looking for signs of the transition can watch Venus ...

NEW YORK — Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday during what's called an inferior conjunction. But don't plan on seeing the linkup. The sight is extremely difficult to spot without ...

NEW YORK — Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday during what's called an inferior conjunction. But don't plan on seeing the linkup. The sight is extremely difficult to spot ...