Scientists estimate there are ~1 septillion (1 followed by 24 zeros) planets in the observable universe. This figure is based ...

TN17 is estimated to be around 540 feet in diameter, which is greater than the height of the Pyramid of Giza in Egypt (449 ...

Auroras are possible over the U.S. tonight (March 25) as a "moderate" geomagnetic storm hits Earth. The Northern Lights could ...

Large and small planets are born from very different circumstances, according to data from NASA’s now-retired space telescope ...

Does it rain diamonds on Neptune and Uranus? Scientists uncover how extreme pressure and temperature deep inside these ice giants create a continuous diamond rain.

The Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College holds weekly public viewing during spring semester. Check their website ( or ...

However, thanks to some serious space detective work, including a powerful new tool called MAROON-X, a team of scientists was ...

This week presents an exciting array of astronomical phenomena, including the last quarter moon and several planetary alignments. In this article, we’ll explore key celestial events involving the ...

An observational tango has thus emerged between the two methods. The transit method generates a large number of “candidates”, ...

Several noteworthy astronomical events will unfold this week. Understanding these occurrences enriches our appreciation of the universe and can guide amateur astronomers in planning their observations ...

Frozen fuel from the Falcon 9 rocket launched Monday created a luminous display for several minutes, and was seen by people from England to Eastern Europe.