Scientists estimate there are ~1 septillion (1 followed by 24 zeros) planets in the observable universe. This figure is based ...

For now, it looks like NASA’s orange behemoth has a little life left in it. All the hardware for the Artemis II mission has ...

Read At the left, an enhanced-color image of Neptune from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. At the right, that image is combined ...

Many protoplanetary disks in which new planets are formed are much smaller than thought. Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) scientists of the Leiden Observatory (the ...

Does it rain diamonds on Neptune and Uranus? Scientists uncover how extreme pressure and temperature deep inside these ice giants create a continuous diamond rain.

The Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College holds weekly public viewing during spring semester. Check their website ( or ...

Large and small planets are born from very different circumstances, according to data from NASA’s now-retired space telescope ...

Researchers caution that the molecules could be of abiotic or biological origin, and do not represent definitive proof of ...

Unlike a total solar eclipse, part of the sun is still visible during a partial solar eclipse, so there is no darkening of ...

Several noteworthy astronomical events will unfold this week. Understanding these occurrences enriches our appreciation of the universe and can guide amateur astronomers in planning their observations ...

This week presents an exciting array of astronomical phenomena, including the last quarter moon and several planetary alignments. In this article, we’ll explore key celestial events involving the ...

THE explosion of a distant star light years away could be visible to Earthbound stargazers this week. The star system, tucked ...