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

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

A team of international astronomers, including a University of Michigan doctoral student, were the first to publish the ...

WASP-121b, an already unusual planet, might have a remote origin that explains some of its peculiar properties—from iron rain ...

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

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

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

After defending his PhD thesis on modeling interstellar objects on Monday, June 30, Matthew Hopkins intended to take some ...

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

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

NASA also points out that July and August is an excellent chance to view the constellation Aquila, also known as the eagle as ...

A team of astronomers has uncovered an extraordinary cosmic mystery, a giant planet that seems to be hurtling toward a fiery ...