A few decades ago, the Solar System had nine planets, but in 2006 the International Astronomical Union reclassified Pluto as ...

Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos. Scientists still debate whether these came from asteroids that passed close into Mars' ...

Keep your eyes on the sky this upcoming year for a chance to spot breathtaking meteor showers, a special view of Saturn and a ...

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Some stargazers are calling it a planetary parade: Every other planet in our solar system can be seen in the sky tonight.

Each evening, enjoy a sweeping view of four planets at once. Also look for Mars occulted by the Moon and meteors!

January's sky brings a planet parade, Mars opposition, and the Quadrantid meteor shower. Enjoy Venus and Saturn's close ...

"We were definitely surprised by the 'kiss' part of kiss-and-capture. There hasn't really been a kind of impact before where ...

Behold, the giants! The Hubble Space Telescope has completed a decade of observing Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Mars’ strangely small mass still puzzles planetary scientists. Definitive answers as to why are still hard to come by.

What Is a Magnetosphere? A magnetosphere is the region surrounding a planet that is dominated by its magnetic field. While ...

The water that makes up the oceans acted as a key ingredient for the development of life on Earth. However, scientists still ...