Astronomy and planetary science are the study of objects and phenomena that occur beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. This includes investigating stars and their interaction with each other and the ...

Life may not have begun with a dramatic lightning strike into the ocean but from many smaller "microlightning" exchanges among water droplets from crashing waterfalls or breaking waves ...

Mar. 11, 2025 — A new study presents a compelling new model for the formation of super-Earths and mini-Neptunes -- planets that are 1 to 4 times the size of Earth and among the most common in ...

Irish astronomy week, which begins this weekend and runs to March 8th, will coincide with the “great planetary alignment” taking place in our skies. “The event is planned to coincide with a ...

Earth’s shadow will block most of the light that illuminates the lunar surface, creating what is known as a blood moon. By Katrina Miller By signing deals with India’s two biggest telecom ...

Planet position forms the base that sets the mechanics of astrology in motion. The planetary position gives the degree, minutes and seconds of the Zodiac over which celestial bodies are transiting at ...

For the last month and change, you might've seen the headlines about the planetary alignment, or a planetary parade, going on in our solar system. And that's true. In January 2025, Venus ...

According to NASA, on Friday night, Feb. 28, five planets, including Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will all be visible without any optical assistance. Neptune and Uranus will need some ...

Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance to see a "planetary parade." Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus ...

UK stargazers await rare glimpse of 'planetary parade' British stargazers ... Mars and Jupiter will be the easiest to see, astronomy education officer Jessica Lee, of London's Royal Greenwich ...