{
  "id": 5788225,
  "title": "Venus is disappearing from the evening sky — here's how to see it while you can",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/venus-is-disappearing-from-the-evening-sky-heres-how-to-see-it-while",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-05T15:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/stargazing/venus-is-disappearing-from-the-evening-sky-heres-how-to-see-it-while-you-can"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Venus, the Evening Star, is set to bid farewell to the evening sky as it gradually moves into the morning dawn. Since late March, this dazzling planet has been the most visible celestial object after sunset, sometimes even outshining other planets like Jupiter and Mercury. However, its reign as the Evening Star is expected to end before October concludes.\n\nVenus orbits the sun in a highly predictable rhythm, completing nearly 13 orbits in just eight Earth years. This regular cycle, noticed by ancient civilizations including the Aztecs and Mayans, gives Venus its distinctive personality. In 2026, its orbital pattern will closely resemble that of 2018, differing by only about two days.\n\nThis year's farewell is particularly low-key due to Venus's low position in the southwest horizon after sunset. The best viewing opportunities this month are Sept. 7, when Venus sets about 1¼ hours after sunset, and Sept. 14, when a waxing crescent moon appears near Venus. By late September, Venus will set just 35 minutes after sunset, making it a fleeting target in the fading twilight.\n\nDespite this seemingly low-key farewell, Venus's transformation from evening to morning star promises a spectacular return. By the end of October, Venus will have moved from the evening sky into the morning dawn, reaching inferior conjunction on Oct. 24, passing near the sun. By November, Venus will reappear in the morning sky as a brilliant \"Morning Star,\" shining high in the eastern sky before sunrise.",
  "summary": "Venus is sinking lower into the sunset this September, but the brilliant Evening Star won't be gone for long.",
  "key_points": [
    "Venus, the Evening Star, will disappear from evening sky by October",
    "Best viewing this month on Sept. 7 and Sept. 14",
    "Venus will reappear as Morning Star in November"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}