The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 29th, 2026 showcased "The Horns of Venus," an extraordinary celestial phenomenon captured on September 17th, 2026. This striking image depicts the planet Venus exhibiting two prominent dark horn-like features extending from its eastern limb. Astronomers observed these formations through observations made at the Mauna Kea Observatories in Hawaii. The horns are believed to be caused by unusually high levels of sulfuric acid clouds within the upper atmosphere of Venus. Scientists continue to study this unique visual effect and analyze data regarding atmospheric conditions surrounding the planet.
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