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  1. Venus - Wikipedia

    Venus is the second planet from the Sun. It is often called Earth 's "twin" or "sister" among the planets of the Solar System for its orbit being the closest to Earth's, both being terrestrial planets, and having …

  2. Venus Facts - NASA Science

    Apr 21, 2025 · Venus is similar in structure and size to Earth, and is sometimes called Earth's evil twin. Its thick atmosphere traps heat in a runaway greenhouse effect, making it the hottest planet in our …

  3. Venus | Facts, Color, Rotation, Temperature, Size, & Surface ...

    4 days ago · Venus, second planet from the Sun and sixth in the solar system in size and mass. No planet approaches closer to Earth than Venus; at its nearest it is the closest large body to Earth other …

  4. Venus, Earth's twin sister | The Planetary Society

    Venus is also called the "morning star" and "evening star" because it appears relatively close to the Sun in the sky, shortly after sunset or before sunrise. Since Venus is the brightest planet as seen from …

  5. Venus 101 - Education

    Dec 3, 2024 · Named after the ancient Roman goddess of beauty, Venus is known for its exceptional brightness. Find out about the volcanoes that dot Venus's surface, the storms that rage in its …

  6. Venus the Valentine Planet: What we love about Venus

    Feb 12, 2025 · For Valentine's day, we are taking a look at the love planet Venus and exploring whether our interest in Venus stem from its striking apperance, intriguing geologic features, cultural …

  7. Venus: Our Twin Planet - timeanddate.com

    Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and the closest to Earth ’s orbital path. It is a rocky planet, and its size, structure, and chemical composition is similar to that of Earth.

  8. Venus - New World Encyclopedia

    Venus is one of the four terrestrial planets, meaning that, like the Earth, it is a rocky body. In size and mass, it is very similar to the Earth, and is often described as its 'twin'. The diameter of Venus is only …

  9. Venus may have an underground tunnel carved by volcano ...

    Feb 9, 2026 · "This discovery contributes to a deeper understanding of the processes that have shaped Venus's evolution and opens new perspectives for the study of the planet."

  10. Radar Evidence Suggests a Massive Lava Tube Beneath Venus

    4 days ago · Scientists have uncovered evidence of a massive underground lava tube hidden beneath the surface of Venus, revealing a new layer of the planet’s volcanic history. By reexamining radar …