It is the largest object in the Solar System, but recent studies suggest it was once even twice as large as it is today.

It is the largest object in the Solar System, but recent studies suggest it was once twice as large as it is today.

Sky watchers will be able to spot three Solar System bodies in UK skies this weekend during a mini 'planet parade'. While the ...

According to NASA, the planetary phenomenon will be clearest about 45 minutes before sunrise, low in the eastern sky and appearing near the moon. Venus and Saturn will be the easiest to spot — but for ...

A celestial leap is set to take place over two nights as the moon and Jupiter will appear to dance near to each other in the night sky.

Jupiter is the second brightest planet in the night sky, after Venus, which allowed early astronomers to spot and study the massive planet hundreds of years ago. In January 1610, astronomer ...

NASA believes that the month of May brings visibility to four planets, a new star from a nova, a chance of meteor showers and ...

Astronomy fans got to see a planetary alignment in mid-April featuring Venus, Saturn, Mercury and Neptune. Stargazers will once again be treated to a planetary alignment in May, though not as big ...

Mars and Jupiter will be visible in the west after sunset throughout May. Venus and Saturn will be visible in the east before sunrise throughout May. May's moon phases include a first quarter ...