This giant planet formed in a strange way, scientists find
Astronomers discovered the gas giant planet — dubbed a "hot Jupiter " — in 2016, but have continued to investigate this ...
Newborn stars surround a planet-forming disk 450 million light years away
The James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST) picture of the month for February 2025 is showing off the power of planet formation.
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NASA pauses work by key space science groups amid Trump executive orders
The space agency's planetary science analysis groups must pause while NASA checks if they comply with Trump's orders.
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A rare planetary alignment is lighting up the night sky—here’s how to see it
Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to glimpse all seven in one sweeping view. Planets Venus (top ...
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Which planet is closest to the sun?
There are eight planets in the solar system ... an astronomer at the University of Hawaii, told Live Science. "But it's not — instead, the side of Mercury facing the sun is ultrahot, and ...
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Space photo of the week: James Webb and Hubble telescopes unite to solve 'impossible' planet mystery
New James Webb Space Telescope observations of a star cluster called NGC 346 are shedding light on how, when and where ...
These 3 planets will dazzle in the night sky this month
Venus, Jupiter and Mars will dazzle in the night sky this month, giving stargazers of all levels a great show. The three ...
Where Science, Love And Planetary Health Intersect: Insights From The Nature Conservancy’s One Conservancy Science Gathering
With nearly 6,000 people working in 80 nations to address biodiversity & climate crises, TNC experts are collaborating to scale the highest-impact work around the world.
February stargazing: ‘Planet parade’ continues and Venus shines
As we discussed last month, late January and early February will provide a stage for a Planet Parade, with six planets lining up in the night sky. On February 1, we should see the crescent moon in ...