Learn more about two of the earliest reports of a total solar eclipse and corona, which were recorded in China, and solve several mysteries about our ancient Solar System.

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A radio signal has been detected, pointing to the possible existence of a magnetic field on YZ Ceti b, an exoplanet 12 ...

Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, with the help of the world’s most powerful telescope, ventures through the Milky Way and into the universe beyond, on the hunt for alien worlds.

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be a primitive carbonaceous object, according to a new preprint study comparing the object's ...

Hakuto-r captures a rare “terrestrial sunrise” during a total eclipse just before crashing into the Moon, revealing the ...

Seventy light-years from Earth, a star called Kappa Tucanae A harbors one of astronomy's most perplexing mysteries: dust so ...

In this gallery, we take a closer look at the planet’s interior structure and composition. From terrestrial planets to icy giants, we unravel the turbulent worlds hidden beneath the apparent calm ...

A spiral galaxy, shaped much like our Milky Way, has been found in an era when astronomers believed such well-formed galaxies ...

December is an exciting month for stargazers, filled with a multitude of celestial events that promise to dazzle and inspire. From a bright supermoon to a rare interstellar comet, this month offers ...