The night sky is an object of fascination for many, and the Princeton community is no exception. On select nights throughout ...
Astronomers have peered through the atmosphere of a planet beyond the Solar System, mapping its 3D structure for the first time. By combining all four telescope units of the European Southern ...
Planet demographics reveal a puzzling lack of worlds in a certain size range throughout the galaxy F or centuries our solar system was the only planetary system known to humans. We had no proof other ...
Make time soon to head outside after the sun sets and study the sky. Five of the brightest planets — Venus, Jupiter, Mars, ...
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to ...
A new study examines how much material from the closest star system to Earth will end up in orbit around the Sun, and how ...
The zodiacal light shines in the evening as the Moon reaches Last Quarter and skims past Spica and Antares in the sky this ...
Six planets are part of the alignment, which will last until Feb. 18. Mercury will join the alignment later in the month.
From supermoons to an eclipse and star parties at national parks, these captivating celestial phenomena will get Americans ...
Canadian astronomers have taken an extraordinary step in understanding how planets are born, using the James Webb Space ...
Around the time of your romantic dinner, head outside and look to the southwest to spot the super brilliant planet in the night sky ...
February's full moon rises this week and will be accompanied by a planetary parade.The second full moon of winter, also known ...