“Chosen family refers to a group of individuals with whom one shares a deep emotional bond, transcending the boundries of ...

For the better part of a century, we believed there were nine planets in our solar system, with Pluto being the farthest from the sun. Since the discovery of more Pluto-sized dwarf planets, that ...

The first time you may have heard the term ‘dwarf planet’ was when Pluto got demoted to one in 2006 (RIP). However, we actually have six in our Solar System. Pluto, Ceres, Makemake, Haumea, and Eris ...

Its impressive moon tally means it has the most moons of any other planet in the solar system. Saturn's satellites differ greatly in their composition, from icy giants with subsurface oceans to ...

Dwarf planets are those bodies that have the first two of the three required characteristics but have not yet cleared their orbits of material. When it was discovered in 1930, Pluto was considered ...

Despite no longer being a planet, Pluto is still loved by millions around the world. And, for a good reason, it is a fascinating object. With a surface covered with mountains, valleys, plains ...

A new study presents a compelling new model for the formation of super-Earths and mini-Neptunes -- planets that are 1 to 4 times the size of Earth and among the most common in our galaxy.

Exploration of Pluto began in a major way with the New Horizons, from NASA, which provided some of the most remarkable discoveries about the planet. Check out the 10 most interesting facts about the ...

Earth is our home planet, and it's the only place in the universe where we know for certain that life exists. Earth formed over 4.5 billion years ago from a swirling cloud of gas and dust squished ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky.

Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance to see a "planetary parade." Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus ...

“The stars are aligning” is a common phrase in news reports nowadays. But what happens when the planets are aligned? Here's a quick guide on how the alignement of 7 planets impacts your zodiac sig ...