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Venus is our closest solar system neighbor; yet how close exactly is she to Earth? Science popularizers may have created the false impression that Venus is always Earth’s closest neighbor through their carelessness, misinterpretation or groupthink. To truly grasp reality we need to examine average distances between planets as they orbit each other over time….

On Monday, Jupiter will pass closer than ever before in 59 years – providing an excellent opportunity for telescopes and binoculars. People often respond that Venus is the closest planet to our home planet; however, according to a new study this assumption is actually incorrect. Venus Answering “What is the closest planet to Earth?” usually…