When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Theo Wargo/WireImage via GettyImages If you cast your mind back to late summer and early ...

Venus, the second planet from the Sun – The Deceptive Planet. Often known as the “morning star” and “evening star” due to its bright display at sunrise and sunset throughout the year, it’s hard not to ...

A false color composite image of Venus’s transit, taken by the SDO satellite in June 2012. Image: SDO/NASA (Getty Images) No, literally. Venus rotates clockwise on its axis, as does Uranus; all the ...

Taking a closer look at the history of Venus, including how the planet transformed into a hellish hot house, may help astronomers predict the evolution of alien worlds, scientists say. Ultraviolet ...