The rings of Saturn glide so tranquilly when watched through a telescope, that it is easy to forget the planet sits in a ...

Astronomers investigate a potential impact on Saturn after a bright flash was caught on camera. NASA image may show first ...

A bright flash on Saturn was captured by NASA's Mario Rana on July 5, 2025. This marks the first time we've ever seen an ...

The science behind why the Earth will spin just a little bit faster on July 9, July 22, and August 5, this year.

How did Earth, alone among the solar system's rocky planets, become the home for life? How, among all this frigid ...

A giant gas planet comparable in size to Saturn exists around a small red dwarf star. The discovery is beyond the scope of ...

How did Earth, alone among the Solar System's rocky planets, become the home for life? How, among all this frigid ...

Supernovae like these are very luminous and referred to as "standard candles" in astronomy. As fixed points, they are used to ...

Once again, Elon Musk is front-page news across the world - but this time, the disruption is not about electric cars or space travel. It is about American politics. After months of visible friction ...

Pebble-sized building blocks of planets have been found around two young stars, offering a glimpse into how solar systems ...

Many moonless evenings the next two weeks are a great time for viewing the best of the summer stars. You may also see the remarkable occurrence of two exploding stars ...