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The ringed gas giant Saturn has officially replaced Jupiter as the planet in our solar system with the most moons. The ...

Venus, our planet of wealth and worth, will be double dipping and twice shining this week as it moonlights and daybreaks as ...

Venus could make a brief appearance this weekend as it passes between the Earth and the sun. Just be warned: It won't be easy to spot in the sun's glow, according to astronomers. The orbit Venus ...

Some lucky stargazers could have a double feature of the planet Venus this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, the Earth will have an inferior conjunction (closest approach) with Venus, the sixth ...

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 ...