“This is a big step in understanding the outer solar system,” said Dr. Rosemary Pike, lead researcher from the Center for ...

Astronomers have discovered a new interstellar comet passing through our solar system, marking the third interstellar object ...

All seven of the other planets in our solar system are about to become visible at once in a great planetary alignment – here’s how to spot the celestial show. Close. Advertisement.

Learn about the Solar System with these interactive learning resources for KS2 Science students aged 7-11 from BBC Bitesize.

Solar System – The Solar System is where Earth lies. It is a gravitational system of planets, dwarf planets, comets and asteroids that circle our Sun. Star – A giant ball of hot gas held ...

Between February 25 and February 28, all seven planets in our solar system will be visible in the night sky. It's known as a planetary parade. You'll need a telescope for some of them, but you ...

NARRATOR: Our solar system is home to eight planets, near-perfect spheres spinning through the darkness of space. But the more we explore, the more weird and wonderful worlds we discover.