SPHERE’s detailed images of dusty rings around young stars offer a rare glimpse into the hidden machinery of planet formation ...
Astronomers have created a groundbreaking discovery of images showing debris disks in an extensive range of exoplanetary ...
The sun arrives at the December solstice at 10:03 a.m. EST on Dec. 21. This is the farthest south the sun gets in the heavens; it begins its six-month return northward at the moment winter begins in ...
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Catch Mercury in the morning sky this December: Here’s when and how to spot it
Mercury, often considered the “elusive planet,” is notoriously difficult to observe due to its proximity to the Sun. However, ...
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Neptune Is the Furthest Planet From the Sun, But It Still Experiences Auroras
Which planet is the furthest from the sun? Some may think it’s Pluto, but it’s actually Neptune. Learn more about this ice ...
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Meteors and Planets and the Moon, Oh My!
It's time once again for the Perseid meteor shower! Meteors from this annual celestial display are remnants from the ancient comet Swift-Tuttle, which orbits the sun and deposits debris every 133 ...
Six planets are hanging out in the sky this month in what’s known as a planetary parade. Catch the spectacle while you can because it’s the last one of the year. These linkups happen when several ...
Green Matters on MSN
The Sun Just Unleashed a Powerful X-Class Flare — And Even Southern US States Might See Auroras
The flare might just inspire a display of Northern Lights even in Illinois, Oregon, Alabama, and Northern California.
The Sun's formation caused temperature differences in the surrounding disk of gas and dust. Inner, hotter regions formed rocky planets from less volatile elements. Outer, colder regions allowed ...
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