Go outside on a clear night right after sunset and you’ll be able to see Venus and Saturn to the southwest, Mars to the east, ...

From the northern lights ringing in the New Year to a spectacular meteor shower, January is shaping up to be an exciting ...

In order for a satellite to orbit a planet ... Ultimately, the question of why some planets have moons is still widely debated, but factors such as a planet's size, gravitational pull, Hill sphere ...

T he Star Wars universe has brought fans to many worlds, most of which have been the site of significant events dramatically ...

The first eight weeks of 2025 present us with a striking lineup of evening planets. In order from west to east across the sky ... Watch for big changes in next 10 weeks, as Venus swells in apparent ...

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

News columns and broadcasts this month were filled with nerve-racking warnings about threats to your health and safety.

A new study of a forming planet shows it doesn't match the chemical makeup of its birth disk, challenging pas theories on how ...

A planet parade is when several of our solar system's planets are visible in the night sky at the same time. There will be six planets visible this time around, including Venus, Mars ...

Want to see Mars at its brightest in January? The best telescopes for seeing planets give you the clearest views of our celestial neighbors. The new year is a great time to test out your ...