The gas giant will shine at its peak brilliance on Jan. 10, offering spectacular viewing opportunities all month long.
After modeling Europa's conditions, the researchers concluded that its rocky seafloor is likely mechanically too strong to ...
Jupiter's moon Europa is on the short list of places in our solar system seen as promising in the search for life beyond ...
New research suggests Jupiter’s moon Europa may lack seafloor activity needed for life, despite its vast subsurface ocean and ...
As 2026 unfolds, the discussion surrounding the 3I/ATLAS flyby and Jupiter’s 96th Moon represent a theoretical debate as the ...
After passing Earth, interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will fly close to Jupiter and its moon Eupheme in March 2026, marking a key moment in its outbound journey ...
Io orbits so close to Jupiter that gravity alone reshapes its entire surface. Instead of cooling over time, the moon is ...
On this date, our solar system's largest planet is in opposition, which means it's positioned on the other side of the sky ...
The planet will form a triangle in the sky in the constellation Gemini, with the stars Castor and Pollux. You will be able to ...
A new study led by WashU planetary scientists suggests the icy moon lacks the undersea activity needed to support life.
On January 7, 1610, the Italian astronomer Galileo discovered three of Jupiter's moons: Callisto, Europa and Io. When he ...
Don’t miss January’s shows in the sky! Here are the best celestial events to view this month.