A hidden population of asteroids sharing Venus' orbit could threaten Earth in a few thousand years, and we might not even see them coming without better telescopes. These so-called Venus co-orbital ...

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Six planets will line up in a rare "planetary parade" this month - but spotting them all won't be easy.

Three celestial bodies are preparing to meet up for one night in September in a cosmic party that should be widely visible in the sky. What makes the close approach of the objects so special this time ...

A slim crescent moon, the planet Venus, and the star Regulus will appear close together in the eastern sky before dawn on Friday, September 19. Binoculars or a small telescope can enhance the view, ...

Skywatchers have the opportunity to witness history today (June 5), as the planet Venus rambles across the face of the sun in a rare event that will not be visible again for 105 years. Astronomers ...

Bright Venus rises near magnitude 2.8 Zubenelgenubi, also cataloged as Alpha 2 (α 2) Librae. Try for the pairing about 40 minutes before sunrise, when the two are about 3° high in the east. At ...

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