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Stargazers treated to rare sight as Venus appears beside crescent Moon | Science, Climate & Tech News
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Stargazers spied an unusual sight on Friday night, as Venus appeared beside a crescent moon. The planet could be seen with the naked eye in locations lucky enough to have clear skies and incredible pictures show it seemingly shining. Venus is often called the Morning or Evening Star, as it can easily be mistaken for…
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Oceans may never have existed on Venus, says new research | Science, Climate & Tech News
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Venus may never have hosted oceans on its surface, according to new research. Despite a scientific debate raging for years over the history of Venus and whether it ever held liquid oceans, new research by astrochemists from the University of Cambridge suggests it has always been dry. “Two very different histories of water on Venus…
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Summer solstice: How you can catch a glimpse of Mars and Venus in the sky | Science & Tech News
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Signalling the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of winter below the equator, the summer solstice is here. It will take place on Wednesday 21 June at 15:57 BST. It marks the longest day and shortest night of the year, and 2023 is expected to bear witness to a solstice gathering…