Though our solar system and the movement of its planets appear relatively sedate, there are many things that could upset the ...

Our Solar System is home to eight extraordinary planets, each with its own unique features, mysteries, and beauty. This cosmic journey takes you from the Sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy ...

Scientists have found that Uranus is emitting its own internal heat — even more than it receives from sunlight — and this ...

Just the third-ever confirmed interstellar object has been detected in our solar system. Here's what we know. (Spoiler: It's ...

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

The flares may heat up and inflate the planet's atmosphere, which is dominated by hydrogen and helium. Being lashed by these ...

A newly discovered ice comet from deep space may be over 7 billion years old, making it the most ancient comet scientists ...

Experts have confirmed that the mysterious object hurtling towards us, previously dubbed A11pl3Z, is an "interstellar object.

Sedna will reach its closest approach to the Sun in 2076, providing a remarkable space-faring opportunity that won’t come ...