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 ...

A weak magnetic field likely attracted matter inward, contributing to the formation of the outer planetary bodies, from ...

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 ...

The total lunar eclipse will transpire at 23°57’ Virgo, directly opposing the Sun at 23°57’ Pisces, a face off that will ...

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

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 ...