Centimeter-sized pebbles have been detected in protoplanetary discs using e‑MERLIN, filling in a critical phase of planet ...

One morning, the Moon wakes up the Earth — and to its surprise, every planet in the Solar System has transformed into another Earth! What would happen to gravity, orbits, and life as we know it? Get ...

When most people think of our Solar System, they think of the 8 planets officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). But what if I told you there are at least 40 planets, and ...

Understanding the similarities and differences of the deserts on Earth and Mars will help space travelers survive future ...

Astronomers have spotted centimeter-sized “pebbles” swirling around two infant stars 450 light-years away, revealing the raw ...

Studies of 15 M-type stars have revealed new insights into the potential presence of exoplanets. A new study led by ...

Planets may begin forming much earlier than scientists once believed during the final stages of a star s birth, not afterward. This bold new model, backed by simulations from researchers at SwRI ...

The TNO, which are described as minor planets that orbit the sun at a greater distance than Neptune, were found on the edge of our solar system.

Astronomy magazine's special issue asks: What can we do so that Earth is a nice place to live now, and a million generations from now?

Look up to skies this Friday after sunset for a rare sight! Seven other planets in our solar system will be visible in what's called a Parade of Planets.

Astronomy Solar System 7 planets are aligned in the night sky right now. But what's that mean for science?

Every planet in our solar system is essentially round. But out in the universe, are there any planets that aren't spherical? Technically, planets are round, by definition; they need to have enough ...