Astrophysicists have once again enriched our knowledge of the cosmos with a new discovery: two small planets orbiting ...

A new study by Rice University researchers Sho Shibata and Andre Izidoro presents a compelling new model for the formation of ...

A weak magnetic field likely attracted matter inward, contributing to the formation of the outer planetary bodies, from ...

They also weigh about the same, with Neptune coming in at 1.024 x 10^26 kg (about 17 times the mass of Earth) and Uranus weighing 8.682 x 10^25 kg (about 14 times the mass of Earth). What's more ...

For decades, something strange has lurked inside the icy giants of our solar system. Uranus and Neptune, distant blue worlds ...

Early in our Solar System’s history, bits of icy debris were scattered and then gradually coaxed into a spiral alignment in ...

A quick guide to the planet Neptune, which is composed mainly of ... as well as locating their position in relation to Earth and the Sun. The children could choose to study one planet in detail ...

A stunning photo of a "parade of planets", shows Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Venus, Neptune, and Mercury in alignment from Earth. The image could be the first of its kind.

Scientists using JWST have uncovered striking cloud formations and extreme heat contrasts on LTT 9779 b, a rare ultra-hot ...

Stargazers in the U.S. can witness a rare "planetary parade" this Friday with Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune aligning in an arc. Best viewed just after sunset ...