A theoretical orbital zone around a star that will result in an Earth-like planet existing in an orbit in the zone having a runaway greenhouse effect, similar to that found on Venus in our Solar System. The inner edge of the zone is where solar radiation is intense enough to strip the atmosphere of a planet away. The outer edge is where solar radiation is insufficient to power a runaway greenhouse.

plural of Venus' flytrap

plural of Venus flytrap

plural of Venus mound

Cestum veneris, a comb jelly in the family Cestidae. / Synonym of belt of Venus (“atmospheric phenomenon”)

plural of belt of Venus

An atmospheric phenomenon visible shortly before sunrise or after sunset, when a pinkish glow extending roughly 10–20° above the horizon surrounds the observer.

(palmistry) The elevation at the base of the thumb.

plural of mount of Venus

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