Planets

Is It Ever Possible To See Venus At Midnight?

With the exception of very specific areas of the Earth (and times of year), it is not possible to view the planet Venus at midnight. In the article that follows, we’ll explain. Is It Ever Possible To See Venus At Midnight? (Explained) Introduction To Venus Venus is the second planet from the sun. Since the…

Do All Planets Rotate In The Same Direction? (And Other Planet Rotation FAQs)

The planets are curiously unique, in color, size, and rotation. In this article, we’ll answer some common questions about the rotation of planets. Do All Planets Rotate In The Same Direction? Most planets in our solar system rotate in the same direction that they orbit the sun. However, there are a few exceptions. Venus and…