The number of planets that orbit the sun depends on what you mean by “planet,” and that’s not so easy to define ...
Feb. 18 marks the 95th anniversary of the discovery of our outermost planet-not-planet. Here's what to know about the short ...
Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury will shine bright enough for the naked eye to see, and you can catch glimpses of Uranus and Neptune with binoculars or a telescope.
The four planet-strong "planet parade" currently visible to the naked eye in the night sky for a short time after sunset will ...
The crystal-clear images show ... data and simulation models have confirmed a new type of planet unlike anything found in the Solar System. This provides another piece of the puzzle to ...
The year 2025 has already been a spectacular time for stargazers and skywatchers. Last month, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, ...
The solar system's biggest gas giant planet orbits an average of 484 million miles from the sun. The fourth planet from the sun, Mars, looks like a star but has a slightly ruddy hue. Mercury ...
Canadian astronomers have taken an extraordinary step in understanding how planets are born, using the James Webb Space ...