© 2024
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
An update has been released for the Android version of the WAMC App that addresses performance issues. Please check the Google Play Store to download and update to the latest version.
Strange Universe With Bob Berman

Strange Universe 4/19/20

Venus

After the Moon, Venus is the brightest thing in the night sky. Nothing else even comes close. No wonder civilizations through the ages worshiped it. These days most people seem unaware of our sister planet, the nearest celestial body after the Moon, which is also called The Evening Star. Right now, Venus has reached its greatest separation from the sun while standing high above where the sun set. These are rare, perfect conditions that make Venus appear as high up as is ever possible. 

Tags
Strange Universe With Bob Berman Strange Universe
Related Content
  • Strange Universe With Bob Berman
    Things in the night sky are radically changing their brightness. Of course, we all know that the moon alters its phase and its brightness, but the big…
  • Strange Universe With Bob Berman
    You’ve probably heard that the famous star Betelgeuse has gotten weirdly dim. In past autumn it faded and faded until it was no longer an eye-catching…