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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Eighteen rogue planets that seem to have broken all the rules about being born from a central, controlling sun may force a rethink about how planets form, astronomers said ...

A stunning cosmic getaway is in store for residents of the United States on Friday evening as seven planets will align in a spectacular display — dubbed a planet parade — that can be seen ...

The James Webb Space Telescope zoomed in on extremely faint objects, called brown dwarfs, in the Flame Nebula. Credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / STScI / M. Meyer (University of Michigan) There's a class ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — If you're trying to get a beautiful look at the planets in our solar system, you're in luck. Between February 25 and February 28, all seven planets in our solar system ...

Tonight, stargazers are in for a spectacular sight as all seven planets of our solar system align in the night sky, creating a stunning "planetary parade." This rare celestial event occurs when ...

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HOUSTON — Stargazers will have a special treat this weekend with a planetary parade of seven planets. If the weather cooperates, you should be able to see some of them without any fancy equipment.