An object we thought belonged to the most common category of planet in the galaxy has turned out to be something we've never ...

Earth's temporary asteroid friend last year was a chunk of its real moon that had been blasted into space thousands of years ...

Astronomers have discovered extremely powerful winds pummeling the equator of WASP-127b, a giant exoplanet. Reaching speeds ...

Jan. 7, 2025 — A researcher has used advanced models that indicate that the formation of Pluto and Charon may parallel that of the Earth-Moon system. Both systems include a moon that is a large ...

The so-called 'planetesimal belts' are filled with tiny millimeter-sized particles created by collisions between comets.

Stargazers will be treated to a rare seven-planet alignment in February. This is what scientists hope to learn.

Astronomers recorded extreme winds of 33,000 kph on exoplanet WASP-127b, a 'hot Jupiter' with low density orbiting close to its star. Advanced atmosph ...

Stargazers will be treated to a rare seven-planet alignment in February. This is what scientists hope to learn.

Deep within Earth’s mantle lie two enormous regions, often referred to as "islands," which are the size of continents.

Astronomers discovered supersonic winds on a giant gas planet located over 500 light-years from Earth. In a study released Tuesday in Astronomy & Astrophysics astronomers who have been studying ...

Mars' unique topography, with low-lying northern plains and elevated southern highlands, is linked to internal magnetic ...

Emily Simpson, a passionate space enthusiast and recent Florida Tech graduate, has published groundbreaking research that imagines an alternate version of our solar system. Instead of the asteroid ...