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Your Horoscope This Week: June 1 To 7
Welcome to June, cosmic beings. Can you believe we're already halfway through 2024? The cosmos are vibing differently this week — like, let's actually take a deep breath and recalibrate, because this energy is asking for it. We start the month with the first quarter moon in Virgo on June 2nd at 11:41 p.m. EST, nudging us to organize our lives like our sanity depends on it. Spoiler: it kinda does. Whether it's cleaning out your closet, unsubscribing from random emails, or finally saying goodbye to that project you low-key knew wasn't for you, this is the week to clear the clutter — internally and externally. There's also a semi-sextile between Jupiter in Gemini (which remains in Gemini for nine more days!) and Uranus in Taurus, adding this buzzy, low-key chaotic energy of 'change is coming, but you can't quite name it yet.' So don't panic if you feel like you're on the verge of something… the astrology's got your back, even if you don't know where it's leading yet. Trust the process. The cosmic cherry on top is Venus entering its home sign of Taurus on June 6th. Finally, some lush, grounded, delicious vibes after the firestorm that's been Venus in Aries (remember that wild retrograde though?!). Venus in Taurus is a whole mood shift: think romantic picnics, candlelit dinners, sensual skincare, and that slow, intentional kind of love. We're ready for it. So basically? June is inviting you to slow down, get clear, and prepare for a more rooted, aligned, and pleasure-filled summer. Ready to feel like yourself again? Let's go. Illustrated by Wenjing Yang. Aries, we're kicking off June with a cosmic glow up alert! The first quarter moon in Virgo hits your sector of intimacy, merging, and depth, reminding you to check in on the intentions you set during the Gemini new moon last week. Are you really opening up to those next-level partnerships and resources, or are you low-key ghosting your goals out of fear of not being enough? It's okay to admit you're still learning how to let people in without losing yourself. By midweek, Venus is finishing its fire show in your sign — yup, she's been in Aries for months due to Venus Retrograde, and the lessons have been giving 'love me or leave me.' But with Venus in Taurus entering your money sector on June 6th, it's time to make moves that feel good and profitable. Think: investing in your worth, making bold asks, or finally charging what you deserve. You've been through the fire; now it's time to secure the bag and trust you're worth every penny. Taurus Sun & Rising: Taurus, can you feel it? You're so close to your Venusian homecoming you could probably taste it in your morning coffee. But first, let's talk first quarter moon in Virgo occurring early in the week — this is lighting up your sector of creativity, pleasure, and play. Are you letting yourself actually enjoy the process, or have you been grinding so hard you forgot to have fun? The cosmos is whispering: you deserve a little more lightness, Taurus. Then, get ready for the ultimate vibe shift: Venus, your ruler, enters your sign on June 6th, and it's everything. After months of Venus chilling in Aries and activating your spirituality sector, you're finally feeling more grounded, sensual, and fully you. This is your glow-up season — expect the compliments to flow, your magnetism to spike, and your self-worth to feel like it's skyrocketing. Luxuriate in it. Say yes to what makes you feel radiant and aligned, and let the rest go. Gemini Sun & Rising: Gemini, it's your season, and this week is your cosmic playground, especially because Jupiter's wrapping up its year-long stay in your sign. The first quarter moon in Virgo brings a 'let's get real' vibe to your home and family sector. This could feel like a minor reality check: are you balancing your big dreams with the support systems you need to make them happen? Maybe you've been go-go-go with ideas, but now it's time to check in with the fam or your inner child and see how everyone's holding up. Meanwhile, Venus, the planet of love and relationships, ends its Aries era in your sector of social connections and collaborations this week, so reflect on the lessons you've learned about who really shows up for you. As Venus in Taurus glides into your spirituality sector on June 6th, you're invited to slow down, tune in, and maybe even say no to plans that don't align with your higher self. The cosmos is asking: are you living on autopilot, or are you choosing a path that actually nourishes your soul? Cancer, the first week of June is asking you to keep it real with yourself. The first quarter moon in Virgo on June 2nd is activating your sector of communication, and you might feel overwhelmed by all the emails, texts, and conversations flying your way. Take a pause, breathe deep, and ask yourself: do you really need to respond to everything right now? Gemini Season has your subconscious running wild, and Jupiter in Gemini (just for one more week!) has you swimming in dreams, fears, and memories. If it feels like you're juggling too many storylines at once, that's because you are. The key is to pick the ones that actually light you up — and let the rest fade into the background. Meanwhile, Venus is finishing up its time in Aries, which has been activating your career and legacy sector. You've been in 'do it for the plot' mode professionally, but now Venus in Taurus (starting June 6th) is reminding you that not all that glitters is gold. Are you building your legacy for the right reasons, or are you chasing validation that won't truly satisfy you? Once Venus shifts into Taurus, your sector of friendships and community gets lit up — think of it as a cosmic invitation to collaborate with people who actually get you. The vibes are giving quality over quantity, so stop forcing connections that drain you and invest in the ones that nourish you instead. Leo, you're a whole vibe this week, but it's not just about shining for the crowd… it's about who you're becoming behind the scenes. The first quarter moon in Virgo on June 2nd highlights your sector of finances and self-worth. You're reflecting on the intentions you set during last week's Gemini new moon, especially around who you're surrounding yourself with. Are these connections pouring into you, or are they lowkey siphoning your energy? Venus is also wrapping up its time in Aries this week, and you've been feeling a surge of wanderlust in your expansion sector. But now Venus in Taurus, starting June 6th, is here to ground you. It's giving 'let me take that dream and turn it into a business plan,' 'let me build a budget for this international trip,' or 'let meturn this fantasy into reality.' Jupiter in Gemini is wrapping up its 13-month journey in your sector of social networks, so this is the final stretch of you redefining what 'community' means to you. Once Jupiter moves into Cancer on the 9th, you'll feel called to go within more. But for now? Network, pitch, post, and own it. The energy this week is about showing up as your authentic self, not the curated, filtered version. So if you've been waiting to take the leap on something creative, this is your week to do it big. Virgo Sun & Rising: Virgo, this week is like the moment in the movie when the main character looks in the mirror and realizes how much they've been carrying — and decides to put some of it down. The first quarter moon in your sign on June 2nd is a cosmic spotlight on you, your goals, and your energy. If you've been doing the most trying to keep everyone happy, this week's a reminder that you don't have to. Gemini season is shining in your career and legacy sector, so yeah, the pressure is on to make moves — but not at the cost of your peace. Jupiter in Gemini is in its final week in your career zone, so it's the last call for big-picture visioning: where do you want to be a year from now, and what's your actual plan to get there? Meanwhile, Venus is finishing up in Aries, which has stirred up some deep emotions in your sector of merging and shared resources. You've probably been learning who's really there for you, who you can trust, and who needs to be left on read. When Venus shifts into Taurus on June 6th, your vibe shifts too, and things get a little softer, a little more romantic. You're being called to explore, travel, and learn new things, but also to move slower and savor life more. The theme of the week? Less grinding, more aligning. Libra, you're feeling that post-Gemini New Moon glow, but the first quarter moon in Virgo on June 2nd is whispering that it's time to slow down, reflect, and check in with your inner world. This Virgo moon lights up your sector of spirituality and healing, which means you might feel more introverted than usual — even as the world around you is buzzing with Gemini season energy. It's a great time to ask: Are you balancing your need for external connection with your internal peace? The universe is encouraging you to release what no longer serves you; the more you resist, the harder it feels. And remember, Jupiter's still in its final days in Gemini, so there's still an urge to learn, explore, and expand — just don't overthink it. Then, Venus — your planetary ruler — wraps up its fiery stay in Aries (in your relationship sector) on June 6th and moves into Taurus, activating your sector of intimacy, sensuality, and merging. Relationships are about to feel more grounded, and you're ready to build something solid and long-lasting. If you've been juggling a 'maybe' connection, the vibes will clarify: Are you in or out? Venus in Taurus wants you to invest your time and energy where it feels good, stable, and secure… no more chasing. You're learning how to let love be easeful, not a performance. Venus in Aries has been stirring up your sector of wellness and work since April, and as it moves into Taurus (in your relationship sector) on June 6th, the vibes are shifting in a major way. You're ready to get more serious about love, but also about your standards. Who do you allow close? Who deserves access to your energy? Taurus Season taught you a lot about patience in relationships, and now Venus in Taurus is here to reward you for the inner work you've done. Get ready to be pleasantly surprised by plot twists in your love life this week. Sag, June is starting off spicy — and a bit introspective. The first quarter moon in Virgo on June 2nd is shining a light on your career sector. If you've been coasting, this is the universe's reminder to get your ducks in a row. The Gemini New Moon on May 26th opened a door to new collaborations and relationships, but now you're starting to feel the weight of responsibilities and expectations. Don't panic; this is your chance to get real about your goals and how you're going to make them happen. Meanwhile, Venus in Aries wraps up its stay in your pleasure sector on June 6th. Did you let yourself have fun, Sag? Or have you been too busy chasing the bag to enjoy the ride? Venus' move into Taurus will help you find more balance — especially in your work-life wellness flow. Taurus energy will stabilize your routines, helping you create sustainable habits that actually support your big dreams. Don't be afraid to say no to overcommitment this week; you've got the whole summer ahead to make it happen. Capricorn Sun & Rising: Cap, you're entering June with a quiet sense of determination. The first quarter moon in Virgo on June 2nd illuminates your sector of expansion, wisdom, and adventure. You're feeling the urge to travel, learn, and stretch yourself — but the moon is asking: Have you done the inner work to support those big moves? The Gemini New Moon on May 26th brought fresh energy into your routines, but now it's time to check: Are your daily habits aligned with your larger dreams? Don't skip the details. Venus in Aries has been activating your home and family sector, asking you to address any lingering tension in your foundations. As Venus moves into Taurus on June 6th, you'll feel more at ease. This is your time to build a sanctuary, whether that's a cozy apartment, a spiritual practice, or a deeper sense of belonging within yourself. Taurus energy wants you to prioritize what makes you feel safe, secure, and steady. You've been strong for so long, Cap… let yourself be soft. Aquarius, June kicks off with a big reality check. The first quarter moon in Virgo on June 2nd is spotlighting your sector of transformation, intimacy, and shared resources. If you've been keeping your emotions bottled up, this moon is here to remind you: vulnerability is your superpower. The Gemini New Moon on May 26th brought a burst of creative and romantic energy into your life, but now it's time to get honest about what's really going on beneath the surface. Venus in Aries wraps up its journey through your communication sector on June 6th, so think back: What have you been learning about how you speak up, how you advocate for yourself, and how you hold space for others? As Venus moves into Taurus, your focus shifts to home, family, and roots. It's time to create a stronger sense of belonging — whether that's rearranging your living space or setting firmer boundaries with people who drain your energy. Pisces Sun & Rising: Pisces, the first week of June is asking you to pause and reflect. The first quarter moon in Virgo on June 2nd highlights your relationship sector, stirring up questions: Who is worth your time, and who are you just entertaining out of habit? The Gemini New Moon on May 26th brought fresh energy into your home and family life, and now you're seeing how those shifts impact your connections. Trust what your body tells you about who feels like home, and who doesn't. Meanwhile, for several months Venus in Aries has been in your money and values sector, showing you where you've been underestimating your worth. As Venus moves into its home sign of Taurus on June 6th, you'll feel a wave of confidence. Under this transit, your words carry extra weight, and your voice matters — especially in financial negotiations. Get ready to level up how you advocate for your worth, and also take time to prioritize pleasure and play during Venus in Taurus. There's no need to take yourself too seriously.
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ICE Gets Trolled For Asking If People Have Been Harmed By Aliens
Whoever handles social media for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, learned an important lesson on clarity Friday afternoon. It all started after the agency posted on X: 'Contact us if you were harmed by an alien.' Contact us if you were harmed by an alien. 📞855-48-VOICE 💻 — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (@ICEgov) May 30, 2025 Although many people responded to the post by griping about immigrants, others saw an opportunity to troll the agency that they just couldn't pass up. Some people posted pics of Elon Musk, an immigrant from South Africa, while others hilariously decided that ICE's use of the word 'alien' could only refer to extraterrestrials. Somebody call Ripley! — Slick McGee (@Slick_McGees) May 30, 2025 — 𝐫𝐞𝐏𝐫𝐨-𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 (@rePro_Truth) May 30, 2025 And, guess what? People had questions about the specifics. Like probed or examined? Carried into outer space? Injected with chemicals or had experiments done on you? 👽 — Voter🗽💙🌏 (@MairseyDotes) May 30, 2025 Does this include the abduction part or just the anal probing part of being 'harmed by an alien'? What about cattle mutilations? They do have an impact on sales. Would that be considered 'harmed by an alien' as well? — CoBro (@CoBreaud) May 30, 2025 Can people also report UFO sightings or do the aliens have to abduct and probe you first? 🤔 — Thelma Kerry (@ttunyi) May 30, 2025 — Undetached Philosopher Parts (@gavagai70) May 30, 2025 Others had some fun with their reported alien encounters. Harmed by an alien? I was anally probed by an alien after I was teleported from my Arkansas single wide. Can you help? — Deadpan Charlie (@manyoneliners) May 30, 2025 Yesterday I was molested by a Venusian but it apologized and no real harm was done. Lighten up, filler face. — colleen (@waysandmeans71) May 30, 2025 I was probed by this guy. — Billy (@jgtcvhgd) May 30, 2025 A man named Jabba took my mom as a slave and encased my dad in carbonite — potemkin person (@yarrsonist) May 30, 2025 And then, there were the people reported being harmed by a very specific alien: ALF, the cat-eating main character of the beloved 1980s sitcom. THIS ONE ACTUALLY ATE MY CAT!!! — It's-a Miyamoto (@gurblegooch666) May 30, 2025 ALF ate my cat. — Second Ave. Sagas (@2AvSagas) May 30, 2025 — Pavel (@ovopasta) May 30, 2025
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3 days ago
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Hold the syrup: Weirdly perfect 'pancakes' on Venus may prove the planet is buckling
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Scientists may have finally cracked the recipe behind Venus' giant pancakes. Venus is famous for its "pancake domes" — steep-sided volcanoes that rise from the planet's surface like circular welts. A study now suggests that these unusual dome-shaped structures are at least partly sculpted by the planet's upper crust, which seems more flexible in certain regions. Volcanoes are common across Venus, with more than 1,600 large volcanoes or volcanic features discovered so far. One of the more intriguing types are the so-called pancake domes, disk-shaped structures that stretch over tens of miles but are only half a mile in height, like a flattened version of Hawaii's Mauna Loa. Exactly how these volcanoes form — and what they're made of — is still a mystery. One idea is that they develop from super-sticky, slow-flowing lava that moves under the force of its own weight (the technical term for this phenomenon is a viscous gravity current). Eventually, the lava stops moving and solidifies, forming the pancake domes. But does the domes' formation depend only on the type of lava? Probably not, Madison Borrelli, a postdoctoral researcher at the Georgia Institute of Technology and first author of the new study, told Live Science by email. One factor that many previous studies hadn't considered was the bendiness', or the flexure, of Venus' upper crust. It turns out that Venus' surface — and Earth's — behaves, in certain areas, like an orange's skin: under a sufficiently heavy load, the surfaces dimple. If such dimpling accompanied the pancake domes' formation, it would leave certain tell-tale signs, like a bulge surrounding the dome, where the crust buckled upwards. Indeed, a 2021 study found such flexural signatures surrounding one-fifth of a sample of Venusian pancake domes. Related: Venus may be geologically 'alive' after all, reanalysis of 30-year-old NASA data reveals To determine how a bendy crust could affect the formation of a pancake dome, Borrelli and her colleagues at universities in France and the U.S. focused on the only dome for which they had high resolution data: the Narina Tholus, an 88.5-mile-wide (55 kilometers) dome located on the circumference of the Aramaiti Corona, one of the many giant oval structures that pockmark Venus' surface. The new study, published May 10 in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, used topographical data collected by NASA's radar-wielding Magellan mission in the 1990s, the researchers created a virtual model of the Narina Tholus dome. They then simulated viscous gravity currents of lavas of different densities atop both a flexible upper crust and a rigid lithosphere, and compared the results to the virtual dome. The study's results showed that domes created on a bendy crust looked far more like the virtual pancake dome than those that formed on the rigid lithosphere. In particular, the flexible crust's domes had flat tops and very steep sides, characteristic of the pancake domes. This stems from the fact that the bulge around the dome prevents the lava from flowing further, causing it to accumulate, the researchers said. The bendy lithosphere's domes also had flexural signatures similar to that of Narina Tholus. However, the dimpling of the lithosphere couldn't alone explain the domes' features — the lava's density mattered too. Although low-density lavas produced domes with the right sort of shape, they created smaller crustal bulges than those found near the real-life pancake dome. Only lavas denser than 0.0867 lbs per cubic inch (2,400 kg/m3) — or over twice the density of room temperature water — produced both the correct dome shapes and flexural signatures. These high-density lavas were more than a trillion times as viscous as ketchup at room temperature and settled down to form the domes over hundreds of thousands of Earth-years. Nonetheless, the study's main drawback is that it used data from just the Narina Tholus dome. Borrelli hopes that upcoming missions to Venus — like NASA's VERITAS program — will provide higher resolution topography of the planet's surface, allowing the researchers to test their model with more data. RELATED STORIES —Heavy dusting of 'pineapple powder' paints Hawaii's volcanoes white after near-record snowfall — Earth from space —Venus may be geologically 'alive' after all, reanalysis of 30-year-old NASA data reveals —See Venus at its 'greatest brilliancy' this week — or wait until Sept. 2026 The new data could also help determine the exact type of lava that forms the pancake domes, a question the researchers were unable to answer. While most Venusian volcanoes appear to spew Mauna Loa-like basaltic lava, the researchers couldn't rule out rhyolitic and andesitic lavas, similar to those that spout from Mount St. Helens. Borelli said that finding diverse lava types on Venus would be interesting. "This can tell us about the planet's tectonic history, magmatic processes, and even the potential past presence of water."
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4 days ago
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Venus's hidden asteroids could be Earth's next major impact risk
It may look like Earth's twin, but Venus is keeping secrets. New research suggests that dozens—possibly hundreds—of asteroids are quietly orbiting the Sun in sync with Venus. Known as Venus co-orbitals, these stealthy rocks follow a similar path around the Sun, making them difficult to spot from Earth. For a long time, experts have only known about 20 of them, and most have been easier to spot. However, new research suggests a significant yet undetected population of these asteroids. "Twenty co-orbital asteroids of Venus are currently known. Co-orbital status protects these asteroids from close approaches to Venus, but it does not protect them from encountering Earth," a team led by Valerio Carruba, an assistant professor at São Paolo University in Brazil, wrote in the study paper. Venusian co-orbital asteroids are classified as Potentially Hazardous Asteroids (PHAs) if they are at least 140 meters (460 feet) in diameter. In terms of distance, these asteroids are calculated to approach Earth's orbit within 0.05 astronomical units (4.6 million miles). An important question researchers are investigating is whether these objects pose a genuine collision threat to Earth or not. 'We aim to assess the possible threat that the yet undetected population of Venus co-orbitals may pose to Earth and investigate their detectability from Earth and space observatories,' the study noted. The team suspects the known 20 Venus co-orbitals are just the tip of the iceberg. It could be even more challenging to spot Venus's hidden co-orbital asteroids. Current ground-based telescopes face limitations in detecting Venus co-orbital asteroids due to fleeting observation windows and the Sun's bright glare. A particularly unsettling aspect is that these asteroids have a "Lyapunov time" of roughly 150 years. Universe Today explained that the Lyapunov time measures the point at which an object's orbit enters a chaotic, unpredictable state. In a nutshell, experts might be able to monitor the path of asteroids for a while, but the future orbital behavior will remain unpredictable. This makes it challenging to assess whether they will have a close encounter with Earth or even a collision. Researchers digitally replicated these hidden asteroids and conducted 36,000-year orbital simulations to understand the potential threat. The findings are alarming: "There is a sizable population of potential co-orbitals at lower eccentricity capable of numerous close encounters—and perhaps collisions—with Earth." "There is a range of orbits with e < 0.38, larger at lower inclinations, for which Venus' co-orbitals can pose a collisional hazard to Earth," the study added. The results indicate that the asteroids with eccentricities below 0.38 could strike Earth. Eccentricity measures how stretched out an orbit is. An eccentricity of 0 means a perfectly circular path, while larger numbers indicate a more elongated ellipse. In terms of studying the hidden asteroids, the upcoming Vera Rubin Observatory offers hope. Its incredibly powerful camera may help us catch some elusive objects under favorable conditions. But even Rubin's capabilities might not be enough to find the entire population. The researchers suggest that a space-based observatory, perhaps a constellation of spacecraft near Venus, could be our best bet. NASA has already taken a step towards planetary defense by successfully executing the DART asteroid mission. In the worst-case scenario, it could prevent a catastrophe similar to the one that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. However, accurately predicting the precise path of these Venus co-orbitals is critical for any successful deflection effort. The study is posted on the pre-print server it has also been submitted for publication in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
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15-05-2025
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Venus May Be More Earth-Like Than We Thought – And It's Still Moving
A new study of Venus suggests that the deeply inhospitable world may be more like Earth than we thought. A new delve into archival data collected decades ago suggests that the alien planet has ongoing tectonic-like processes that are deforming its surface and recycling its crust. If this is the case, then the large, round features on the Venusian surface called coronae may be the key that unlocks our understanding of the planet's interior processes. "Coronae are not found on Earth today; however, they may have existed when our planet was young and before plate tectonics had been established," says planetary scientist Gael Cascioli of the University of Maryland and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. "By combining gravity and topography data, this research has provided a new and important insight into the possible subsurface processes currently shaping the surface of Venus." Venus doesn't have tectonic plates, like Earth does. Here on our home world, the fragmented plates into which the crust is divided generate a vibrant, active geology and surface features, allowing heat to escape, and recycling crustal material. Even without tectonic plates, however, the Venusian surface is riddled with evidence of internal activity that pushes up from below and creates deformations. One such feature is the coronae. Coronae look a bit like impact craters, consisting of a raised ring, like a crown, surrounding a sunken middle, with concentric fractures radiating outwards. They can be hundreds of kilometers across. Scientists initially thought these structures were craters, but closer analysis revealed that they're volcanic in nature. They're thought to be caused by plumes of hot molten material welling up from the planet's interior, pushing the surface upward into a dome that then collapses inward when the plume cools. The molten material then leaks out of the sides of the collapsed dome to form the ring. Although Venus doesn't have tectonic plates, tectonic activity is thought to exist in the form of interactions between mantle plumes and the lithosphere. The researchers thought that these interactions could be occurring under the coronae. They developed models to describe different scenarios for the formation of coronae by way of plumes. Then, they compared these models against gravity and topography observations collected by NASA's Magellan probe, which spent several years orbiting and studying Venus in the 1990s. They used the topography data to identify 75 coronae, and the gravity data to understand what was going on underneath them. The team found that 52 of the coronae cap hot, buoyant plumes of molten material that are less dense than the surrounding material, likely driving tectonic processes. There are two processes that occur here on Earth that could be taking place under coronae on Venus. The first is subduction. On Earth, that occurs when the edge of one tectonic plate gets slurped underneath the edge of the adjacent plate. On Venus, it would look a bit different. As a plume pushes upwards, it forces the surface material to spread outwards and collide with other surface material, pushing some down into the mantle. The other process is lithospheric dripping. As the underside of the lithosphere, or crust, is heated from below, it can start to melt itself, gradually forming oozy drips that are nevertheless cooler and denser than the molten material below, so they eventually break off and fall down into the planetary interior. We don't know for sure, of course. Between its searing surface temperatures, crushing atmospheric pressure, and acid rain, Venus presents quite a few barriers to exploration. Nevertheless, coronae should, the scientists say, be a major focus for future investigation, not least because of the potential parallels with our own world. "Coronae are abundant on Venus. They are very large features, and people have proposed different theories over the years as to how they formed," says planetary scientist Anna Gülcher of the University of Bern in Switzerland. "The most exciting thing for our study is that we can now say there are most likely various and ongoing active processes driving their formation. We believe these same processes may have occurred early in Earth's history." The research has been published in Science Advances. The Martian Night Sky Was Seen Turning Green in a Stunning First JWST Captures Jupiter's Auroras 'Fizzing And Popping With Light' Survey of More Than 1,300 Stars Uncovers Unexplained Pulses of Light
