In January 2025, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were all visible in the night sky. And in February, 2025, ...

Schematic illustration on how the super-rotation of Venus' atmosphere is maintained. In the cloud layer of Venus, a vertical and north-south circulation, called the meridional circulation ...

An alignment of seven planets will be visible in Friday's evening sky. Here's when and where to view the celestial phenomenon from Texas.

The Boomerang Nebula holds the record for the coldest known natural place, with a temperature of just -458 degrees Fahrenheit ...

However, further research revealed that Venus hadn’t actually reversed its rotation but had instead undergone a dramatic tilt, effectively turning upside down. Astronomers theorise that a ...

This week, sky-watchers will have the opportunity to witness a rare planetary alignment as several planets line up in the night sky.

The pressure under this heavy atmosphere creates friction with Venus' rocky surface and has likely slowed the planet's rotation over billions of years, Pepper said. A 2020 study published in the ...

Over the years, scientists have delved into the fascinating realm of planetary rotation and orbits within our Solar System, uncovering intriguing insights into the varying spin rates and orbital ...