Venus is the second planet in the Sol System It is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty. Venus is visible from Earth as a large, bright star, looking much brighter than the brightest stars because it is close to it. However one can't see the planet because it is completely covered with clouds. It is so bright as it reflects sunlight by its clouds. Venus is a medium sized terrestrial world and the second planet from Sol; located in the periphery of the Milky Way Galaxy. It is the closest planet to Earth and is sometimes known as Earth's sister and Earth's twin, thanks to their similar size and composition, as well as proximity. Venus has an active core, a molten mantle and no natural satellites. Venus is also home to a kind of reptillian-humanoid creature known as the Ymir.