Jan. 15, 2025 — New observational data and simulation models have confirmed a new type of planet unlike anything found in the Solar System. This provides another piece of the puzzle to ...

These embryos, somewhere between small planetesimals and fully formed planets, were abundant during the solar system's formative stages and played a critical role in planetary formation.

Jupiter is an enormous gas giant, more massive than all the other planets in the solar system combined... and yet small compared to our Sun and other Stellar Objects. Could Jupiter be turned into a ...

In August 2006, the International Astronomical Union made the controversial, but correct, decision to demote Pluto from its ...

Our Solar System is simple—one star, planets orbiting around it. But what happens in a system with multiple stars? Scientists ...

A planet parade is when several of our solar system's planets are visible in the night sky at the same time. There will be six planets visible this time around, including Venus, Mars, Jupiter ...

one which can offer superb views of the other bodies in the solar system. But which one to choose? We've got you covered with our guide to the best telescopes for seeing planets. Now's a great ...

Jan. 15, 2025 — New observational data and simulation models have confirmed a new type of planet unlike anything found in the Solar System. This provides another piece of the puzzle to ...

"That line is called the ecliptic, and it represents the plane of the Solar System where the planets orbit around the sun." The planet parade: what it means for all the star signs Many more black ...

People will be able to see a rare sight at the end of this month when all seven other planets in our solar system line up in the night sky. For the last few weeks six of the planets have been ...

Five of the brightest planets will be visible to the naked eye. With help, you may even spot Uranus and Neptune.