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Why Venus Appears to Have Horns

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 29 October 2026, 04:05 UTC ·9 sec listen

An Astronomy Picture of the Day feature turns to Venus, whose bright crescent can appear like a pair of horns. The image highlights the planet’s striking shape, a reminder that Venus moves through changing phases as it orbits the Sun.

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