Exoplanets like Earth have been discovered but not all Earth-like planets are equal when it comes to alien life.

Spectacular clouds swirl across the surface of Jupiter. These clouds contain water, just like Earth's, but are much denser on ...

Space is a very big place, and as such, it's full of mysteries that scientists can't explain. Some of this is simply because it's impossible to fully observe, thanks to its sheer size and the ...

The star system V1298 Tau reveals that many planets begin as large, low-density worlds that slowly shrink and shed their ...

"The combination of extreme disk size, strong asymmetries, winds, and potential planet formation makes it the perfect ...

We live in a very exciting time: answers to some of the oldest questions humanity has conceived are within our grasp. One of ...

Want to know when each planet will be at its best or when you can catch eye-catching planetary pairings in 2026? This guide breaks down the major planetary events of the year, from conjunctions to ...

In doing so, they found this orphan is within the same weight class as Saturn, strengthening the case that the galaxy teems ...

A four-planet system reveals remarkable insights about how planets form and how they change during their lifetime.

On August 10, six planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will line up in an arc in the night sky. Four of these planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn—can be seen with the ...