When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Venus (photographed here from the ISS) and Mercury will appear close to each other after sunset, ...

Scientists have proposed a new explanation for Venus' giant, crown-shaped geological features, known as coronae. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

We will have a spectacular celestial Valentine’s Day gift when the planet Venus reaches greatest brilliance for 2025. It will appear like a shining diamond! Venus, named after the Roman goddess of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The four planet-strong “planet parade” — mistakenly called a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. A “planet parade” is now visible in the eastern sky before ...

Set an early alarm Aug. 12 to ensure you’ll enjoy a special celestial treat. The two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, will be less than 1 degree apart in the eastern sky. One degree would be the ...

The two innermost planets, Venus and Mercury, will shine together low in the western sky at sunset on March 10. Here's how to get the best view before they disappear. When you purchase through links ...