Venus at peak visibility this weekend.

Get Ready for a Spectacular View of Venus!

Venus will be at its highest point Sunday in excellent view for those on the Earth’s western hemisphere.

Did you know that Venus is known as Earth’s twin? It’s not just because of its size and density, but also because it’s the hottest planet in the entire solar system! In fact, its surface is hot enough to melt lead. But don’t worry, you won’t feel the heat from where you’re standing. Sunday evening, Venus will be 45 degrees to the east of the sun, which is its greatest angular distance. So, make sure to look up and catch a glimpse of this amazing planet!

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While we’re on the topic of Venus, did you know that NASA will soon learn more about how the planet became the “hellish” world it is today? The DAVINCI mission, set to launch in the late 2020s, will gather “unprecedented detail from near the top of the clouds to the planet’s surface” according to its website. So, stay tuned for more information!

But back to Venus’s current position. This exciting event comes right after Saturday’s Strawberry moon, where the moon hit its lowest point in the sky and produced a warmer light for the northern hemisphere. A Strawberry moon appears approximately every six months, while Venus enters this position about every 1.6 years. So, don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to witness Venus at its highest point!

• Look up on Sunday evening to see Venus at its highest point
• Venus is known as Earth’s twin and the hottest planet in the solar system
• NASA’s DAVINCI mission will soon reveal more about Venus’s history
• The Strawberry moon appeared on Saturday, producing a warmer light for the northern hemisphere

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the next time Venus enters this position!

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