Venus and Mars appear very close to each other in the pre-dawn sky this week. ROANOKE, Va. – Venus and Mars rise together in the early morning sky this week, appearing very close to one another too.

May is nearing an end, but the night sky still has plenty to offer for stargazers this month. Several visible planets, a new moon, Venus' pull from the sunrise and Manhattanhenge will all occur within ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. November 23: Spy the Silver Sliver Venus and Mercury stand separated by 1.5° in the early-morning sky, visible in the east ...

In early 2025, Venus will dazzle in the southwest sky after sunset, earning its "evening star" nickname. This phenomenon, which occurs when Venus gets close to Earth, happens once every 19 months.

“The glare from the sun makes it really, really difficult to see,” said Michelle Nichols with Chicago's Adler Planetarium. A conjunction happens when two celestial bodies appear close together in the ...

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The moon is set to put on a show for star-gazers early Tuesday morning, appearing alongside Venus, Mercury and Mars. A very thin crescent moon will appear low in the sky next to Mercury, Mars and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Venus will put on a great show in 2025 as both the "evening star" and the "morning star.". | ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ...

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 ...