Scientists have confirmed a 19-year-old theory on solar flare formation by observing “slip-running” reconnections in the ...

A stunning "parade of planets" will grace the night sky this week, with all seven of Earth's celestial neighbors joining the ...

This week Mercury joins the queue. Now every other world in our solar system will be visible among the stars at the same time — if you know where to look. According to Gerard van Belle ...

Alpha Centauri is the star system closest to our Solar System, and it is likely that particles from it could be making their way over to or already be in our stellar neighborhood. To know what to ...

But such events are not just a treat for stargazers – they can also have a real impact on our Solar System and offer the opportunity to gain new insights about our place within it. The eight ...