Solar System: News
02 Jun 2023
NASATop discoveries of NASA's Kepler telescope: Exoplanets and more
Space telescopes give us stunning glimpses of the cosmos and help astronomers gain better insights into the universe.
31 May 2023
NASANASA's Webb spots giant vapor plume on Saturn's moon Enceladus
Researchers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have mapped a massive plume of water vapor arising from Saturn's moon Enceladus.
24 May 2023
NASAIn a first, NASA observes a polar cyclone on Uranus
For the first time, NASA scientists have found strong evidence of a polar cyclone on Uranus. The phenomenon was observed at the north pole of the planet.
15 May 2023
SaturnSaturn becomes first planet to have 100+ known moons
As many as 62 new moons have been discovered around Saturn, taking the total count from 83 to a whopping 145.
12 May 2023
Black HoleAstronomers capture largest cosmic explosion ever: Know what caused it
Researchers have captured the largest-ever explosion in space and it is unlike anything witnessed before.
05 May 2023
NASACoronal Mass Ejection heading toward Earth after massive solar eruption
The Sun appears to be in a very active state. On Thursday, it was reported that sunspot AR3296 exploded, setting off solar flares which caused radio blackouts on Earth, particularly over Africa.
04 May 2023
SaturnSaturn is losing its iconic rings but why
Saturn's ring system has long enthralled astronomers but the iconic rings are in danger.
14 Apr 2023
European Space AgencyESA launches JUICE mission to probe Jupiter's moons: Key facts
European Space Agency has successfully launched the JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission, which will probe Jupiter and three of its moons—Europa, Callisto, and Ganymede.
11 Apr 2023
Space NewsMercury will reach its highest point in evening sky today
You will be able to see Mercury climb to its highest point in the evening sky today.
07 Apr 2023
James Webb Space TelescopeNASA's JWST captures Uranus's ring system in stunning details
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured extraordinary details of Uranus, ranging from the planet's spectacular ring system to features of the atmosphere.
28 Mar 2023
NASANASA's JWST detects exoplanet's temperature for first time: Know how
Researchers have used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to measure the temperature of a rocky Earth-like exoplanet called TRAPPIST-1 b.
27 Mar 2023
Moon#RarePhenomenon: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus to be visible tomorrow
The heavens have been kind to us by showcasing some rare planetary conjunctions in the sky.
06 Feb 2023
ResearchScientists discover a weird and previously unknown form of ice
Scientists from Cambridge and University College London (UCL) have created a new form of ice which is amorphous in nature.
19 Jan 2023
Space NewsSignals from Sun could help scientists accurately predict solar flares
Scientists have come up with a new way to estimate from where and when the next solar flares might arise.
09 Jan 2023
Space NewsA comet, not seen in 50,000 years, is approaching Earth
Stargazers are in for a visual treat as a super-rare comet is soon set to cross Earth.
04 Jan 2023
NASAAstronomers discovered over 200 new planets in 2022
NASA has confirmed via a recent Twitter post that 5,235 exoplanets have been discovered to date. In 2022 alone, astronomers across the globe discovered over 200 planets outside our solar system.
02 Jan 2023
NASANASA's image reveals the Sun in all its glory
NASA has shared a new picture of the Sun captured by the Solar Dynamic Observatory (SDO).
21 Dec 2022
NASAMeet Meenakshi Wadhwa, Indian-origin scientist driving NASA's key Mars mission
NASA is planning to bring back samples from Mars by 2030. Indian-origin scientist Meenakshi Wadhwa is leading the crucial Mars Sample Return (MSR).
21 Dec 2022
Space ScienceSpiraling exoplanet suggests how Earth might meet its end
An exoplanet known as Kepler-1658b is spiraling closer toward its host star. This is the first time that astronomers have been able to observe the decaying orbit of an exoplanet around an "evolved" or older parent object.
17 Dec 2022
NASAA nearly 100-ft asteroid is approaching Earth today, says NASA
A potentially hazardous 98-foot-wide asteroid, dubbed 2022 WU11, is approaching Earth today, as per NASA.
28 Nov 2022
Space NewsRed Planet Day: Its significance and some lesser-known Martian facts
Red Planet Day is celebrated each year on November 28 to commemorate the launch date of Mariner 4, the first-ever spacecraft to fly by Mars in 1965.
22 Nov 2022
NASAVolcanic eruptions altered climate of ancient Venus, says NASA
Massive volcanic eruptions might have led to climate change on Venus, a new study by NASA has claimed.
19 Nov 2022
AsteroidAlert! A 75ft asteroid is heading Earth's way, says NASA
A 75-feet asteroid, dubbed 2022 VO2, is heading toward Earth, according to NASA. It will come close to our planet on Saturday (November 19).
04 Nov 2022
NASANASA's InSight Mars Lander will bid adieu in few weeks
NASA's InSight Lander will soon reach the end of its four-year mission.
13 Oct 2022
NASANASA's Venus aerobot prototype excels test flights in Nevada
If the environment on Venus is not conducive for spacecrafts, can we try something else? Like a robotic balloon?
12 Oct 2022
NASAPerseverance Mars Rover faces unexpected glitch while picking rock samples
NASA's Perseverance Rover is diligently collecting rock samples as it parades the Jezero Crater on Mars.
10 Oct 2022
ChandrayaanChandrayaan-2 Orbiter reveals the Moon has abundance of sodium
For the first time, Chandrayaan-2's X-ray spectrometer has found an abundance of sodium on the Moon.
08 Oct 2022
Space NewsUranus' odd tilt: Scientists might have solved the puzzle
Uranus has remarkable differences from its 'planetary twin' Neptune.
27 Sep 2022
Space NewsOver 7,000kg of trash: Mars has already become junkyard planet
Fifty years, 14 missions, and 18 man-made objects—that's what humanity's relationship with Mars looks like in the fewest of words.
26 Sep 2022
SaturnSaturn's moon Enceladus might be habitable, says study
An icy moon of Saturn called Enceladus could become the next epicenter of humanity's search for alien life.
22 Sep 2022
JupiterJupiter, Earth will be closest in 59 years: Don't miss
Stargazers can expect incredible views of Jupiter on Monday (September 26). The gas giant is set to make its closest approach to Earth in the last 59 years.
08 Sep 2022
Space NewsSuper-Earths found 100 light-years from Earth; 1 may support life
Thanks to scientific advancements, we are able to unlock new secrets of this massive universe almost every other week.
31 Aug 2022
Solar EnergySun emits flares; causes GPS malfunction and power outages
The Sun is certainly keeping the Earth on its toes. Between August 28 and 29, the star hurled two flares toward our planet, causing GPS crashes, blackouts, and breathtaking aurora.
22 Aug 2022
Space NewsEarth-Mars trip in 45 days? Lasers might do the trick
Scientists believe that using current technology, a trip from Earth to Mars would take six to nine months.
18 Aug 2022
AsteroidEarth's water may have come from asteroids, claims Japanese probe
Water is one of the crucial factors that enable life on Earth. However, have you ever wondered how a once magma-covered Earth turned into the present 'Blue Planet'?
16 Aug 2022
Space NewsBeware! Earth might get hit by consecutive solar storms
The Earth seems to have incurred the Sun's wrath. The star has hurled a coronal mass ejection (CME) which should hit us tomorrow i.e. August 17 and result in a G2-class solar storm.
03 Aug 2022
Space NewsBeware! Geomagnetic storm to hit Earth today: Understanding the phenomenon
The US's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced Earth may be hit by a geomagnetic storm on Wednesday.
01 Aug 2022
Space NewsGiant eruption occurs on the Sun; might caught geomagnetic storms
An explosion occurred behind the Sun's northeastern limb on Sunday and hurled a C9.3-class solar flare.
26 Jul 2022
Space NewsWhy inner solar system spins slower than it should
Ever wondered why the inner solar system spins slower than the laws of modern physics dictate? Well, researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) might have discovered the answer to the riddle.
19 Jul 2022
Space NewsChina will launch first probe to study Sun this October
China will launch its first solar probe in October this year. The announcement was done by the National Center for Space Science.
08 Jul 2022
NeptunePassing star shifting Neptune's orbit could be solar system's doom
What makes a planet influential? In Neptune's case, it is its ability to be the cause of our solar system's doom.
27 Jun 2022
Mount EverestComet twice Everest's size heading toward Earth: How to watch?
A massive comet named C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) is heading toward Earth. It is twice the size of Mount Everest and will make its closest approach on July 14.
22 Jun 2022
NASAMassive sunspot facing Earth doubles in size; raises serious concerns
Scientists at NASA are closely monitoring a gigantic sunspot called AR3038, which has doubled in size in the past 24 hours.
13 Apr 2022
Moon5 planets, the Moon to align in epic stargazing event
Skywatchers and others will soon be treated to an intriguing celestial spectacle beginning from the last week of April.
17 Feb 2022
Science and TechnologyAstronomers unravel mysteries of Pluto using India's largest optical telescope
A team of Indian and international scientists has made several key revelations about Pluto—the dwarf planet which was demoted from the status of a full-fledged planet over 16 years ago.
19 Sep 2021
Space NewsAstronomer who demoted Pluto claims he's found new ninth planet
Pluto was controversially stripped of its designation as a planet in 2006. A planetary scientist who was the fiercest advocate of the celestial body's demotion claims he has now found another celestial body worthy of recognition as a planet.
02 Nov 2020
NASAPsyche: Why are scientists so interested in this $10,000-quadrillion asteroid?
A new study has found that an Asteroid in our solar system, Asteroid 16 Psyche, could be made entirely of metal and is worth an estimated $10,000 quadrillion.
16 Sep 2020
NASANew Solar Cycle begins: Here's what it means
A few hours ago, scientists from NASA and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that the Sun has entered a new Solar Cycle. They described it as the Solar Cycle 25.
15 Sep 2020
AstronomyHow scientists found potential signs of life on 'inhospitable' Venus
Recently, a team of scientists made major headlines for discovering potential signs of life on Venus.
26 Aug 2020
Space NewsAn AI just found 50 new planets: Here's how
In a major development, an AI algorithm has discovered as many as 50 new planets.
14 Jul 2020
NASARare comet visible from today, will disappear for 6,800 years
Starting tonight, July 14, a rare comet will streak across the night sky for a period of 20 days.
08 Jun 2020
Space NewsNew Earth-like planet found orbiting a Sun-like star: Details here
In a major development, a team of researchers has discovered an Earth-like exoplanet revolving around a Sun-like star.
06 Nov 2019
Space NewsNASA Voyager 2 just found a weird interstellar boundary
Last year, NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft crossed into interstellar space and became the second-ever man-made object to enter the realm between the Sun and stars (first being Voyager 1).
19 Sep 2019
Space NewsSecond interstellar object ever observed captured in photos: Details here
A couple of weeks ago, an amateur astronomer discovered what looked like the second-ever interstellar object passing through our Solar System.
16 Aug 2019
ChileAstronomers just found the biggest black hole ever
Just a few months after capturing the real photograph of a black hole's event horizon, aka the point of no return, astronomers have got another big black hole-associated discovery.
18 Jun 2019
IndiaVenus was Solar System's 'first habitable planet'. Here's what happened
Planet Venus often gets branded as Earth's evil twin; how despite sharing similar sizes, density, and chemical makeup, Venus is a Hadean reflection of Earth.
08 Jun 2019
JupiterSoon, you will be able to see Jupiter without telescope
In a matter of days, Jupiter, the largest planet of our Solar System, will appear bigger and brighter than normal.
12 Apr 2019
Black HoleHow big is the supermassive black hole scientists photographed
On April 10, a team of scientists working with the European Southern Observatory started a new era in astrophysics by unveiling the first-ever directly-observed photo of a supermassive black hole.
11 Dec 2018
Space NewsNASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft just entered interstellar space: Details here
After flying through Solar System for over 40 years, NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft has entered interstellar space.
27 Nov 2018
Mars Orbiter MissionTouchdown! NASA's InSight robot sets foot on Mars: Details here
After traveling through deep space for over six months, NASA's InSight lander has finally reached its destination - Mars.
18 Jul 2018
Space News10 more moons discovered around Jupiter, one is an oddball
In a rather notable finding, astronomers have discovered 10 new moons orbiting Jupiter, bringing its total satellites to a whopping 79 - by far the most moons found orbiting any planet.
17 Feb 2018
Space NewsNASA discovers 95 new planets, beyond our solar system
NASA has discovered 95 new planets outside our solar system.
06 Feb 2018
Space NewsIn a first, planets discovered outside the Milky Way
A group of astronomers has for the first time discovered about 2,000 planets outside the Milky Way Galaxy.
01 Jan 2018
Space NewsNASA sets 2018 goal: Will launch mission to "touch" Sun!
NASA, which is turning 60 this year, has released a "2018 to do list" including an exciting mission to "touch" Sun!
01 Oct 2017
USAMassive global aurora triggered on Mars by strong solar storm
An unexpectedly strong solar storm which occurred on 11th September has triggered a global aurora on Mars, doubling the radiation levels on the red planet.
23 Sep 2017
NASANASA denies the existence of Nibiru or Planet X
NASA addressed the issue and said that all predictions about the world ending on 23 September 2017 were false.
07 Sep 2017
Space NewsIs there a Mars-like 'Planet 9' hidden? Evidences say so!
There are currently eight planets in our solar system; but according to astronomers, there could be many more.
02 Sep 2017
Space NewsProof of aliens? Stephen Hawking mission detects mysterious signals
A mission to find alien life has picked up mysterious radio signals coming from a galaxy three billion light years away.
28 Jul 2017
Space NewsScientists might have made a significant discovery: The first exomoon
In what could be a significant discovery, a team of scientists has detected a signal from what is believed to be the first known "exomoon": a moon beyond our solar system.
26 Jun 2017
NASAIs there a Mars-like 'Planet 9' hidden? Evidences say so!
There are currently eight planets in our solar system; but according to astronomers, there could be many more.
20 Jun 2017
Space NewsNASA discovers 10 Earth-like planets outside solar system
NASA detected 219 potential new planets just outside our solar system.
14 Apr 2017
Space NewsExtraterrestrial life could possibly exist in our solar system
In a press conference last night, NASA shared its latest findings in the search for extraterrestrial life in our solar system.
23 Feb 2017
Space News7 new Earth-sized planets discovered
Astronomers have spotted 7 Earth-sized planets revolving around a star called TRAPPIST-1.