At the moment our 'twin' planet Venus is in the news because of the recently discovered hydrocarbons in its atmosphere that may just possibly be evidence of some form of primitive life. Since the surface temperature is around 900 degrees Celsius and the atmosphere is composed of carbon dioxide and sulphuric acid, I don't think we can anticipate anything more complex than bacteria!
If you glance out of an eastward-facing window just before dawn, you'll see Venus as a brilliant star - by far the brightest object 'up there' at the moment. With just a pair of binoculars you can make out its gibbous phase: a beautiful sight.
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