A combination of cosmic processes shapes the formation of one of the most common types of planets outside of our solar system, according to a new study.

Astronomers have discovered four planets that are just a fraction of the mass of Earth orbiting Barnard’s Star, which is 6 ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured its first direct images of carbon dioxide in a planet outside the solar system in ...

Tiny grains collected from the asteroid Ryugu have given scientists a new window into the magnetic forces that shaped the ...

After many previous claims and false alarms, astronomers can finally confirm the existence of at least four planets less ...

Astrophysicists have once again enriched our knowledge of the cosmos with a new discovery: two small planets orbiting ...

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com As long as the clouds cooperate, northeastern North Carolina and the Outer Banks have the potential for a great view of the total lunar eclipse that starts late Thursday and ...

A newly identified Kuiper Belt trio, possibly only the second of its kind, could provide strong evidence that these distant ...

The farthest spacecraft from Earth are shutting off instruments in interstellar space, but their mission in interstellar ...

Space scientists say they have located a planet killer capable of ripping worlds to pieces. Researchers believe they've found ...

Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance to see a "planetary parade." Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus ...

The solar system continues to intrigue scientists and space enthusiasts alike, with each discovery unfolding new secrets about our cosmic neighborhood. While we’ve acquired substantial knowledge about ...