"Exploring the clouds, say by balloon, can be done with technology that's ready today," Byrne told Space.com. "We could ...

When you take a look deep into the night sky, Venus might look like it's noticeably yellow. Here's the science behind why it appears that way.

The Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VExAG) is working with NASA and international scientists to refine strategies for ...

Like a celestial parade across the cosmos, five bright planets are lighting up the night sky and visible with the naked eye ...

According to a recent YouGov poll, 35% of Americans think Pluto is not a planet. But they are all wrong—kind of. To get to ...

This week sees a special stargazing event, as as up to six planets will be visible in a line in the night sky.

To get somewhere in outer space, you can’t exactly drive in a straight line. Orbits are tricky things, and sending a probe to ...

These events, often called “planet parades” or “planetary alignments,” though not exceedingly rare, are worth observing since they don’t happen yearly.

The best time to see the planets is after dusk on a clear night in a spot that is away from city lights and other forms of light pollution. Venus is typically the easiest to spot in the ...