Solar System: News
Chiron is now in retrograde motion: What is it?
Chiron, a celestial body located beyond Jupiter and Saturn, is currently in retrograde motion until January 2, 2026.
Planetary systems can be formed without a star, says study
New research from the University of St Andrews has revealed that giant free-floating planets could form their own miniature planetary systems sans a star.
This is how life could survive beneath Mars's surface
A recent study by NYU Abu Dhabi has revealed that high-energy particles from space, aka cosmic rays, could provide the energy necessary for sustaining life beneath the surface of planets and moons in our solar system.
5 times 'The Mandalorian' nailed real space exploration
The Mandalorian, a hit series in the Star Wars universe, paints a captivating picture of space exploration.
Mercury has lithium in its exosphere, says study
Scientists have discovered lithium in Mercury's exosphere, a thin layer of gases surrounding the planet.
Astronomers witness a solar system being born for first time
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have witnessed the formation of a new planetary system around a young star, HOPS-315.
This distant body sheds light on solar system formation
The Subaru Telescope has discovered a small celestial body beyond Pluto, shedding light on the formation and evolution of the outer solar system.
This distant celestial body moves in sync with Neptune
A team of astronomers, led by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, has discovered a rare trans-Neptunian object (TNO) beyond Neptune. It is moving in rhythm with the planet.
Watch: This exoplanet is 10 times larger than Jupiter
A team of astronomers has discovered a massive exoplanet, three to 10 times the mass of Jupiter, lurking in the gas and dust "fog" surrounding a young star.
We might be wrong about how our solar system formed
A small meteorite, Northwest Africa 12264, is challenging the long-held belief about the formation of planets in our solar system.
This is how solar systems are formed
Astronomers have gained new insights into the formation of solar systems, like our own, through the detection of planet-forming "pebbles" around two young stars.
Another interstellar comet is approaching us: When will it appear?
NASA has discovered an interstellar comet, dubbed 3I/ATLAS, that is speeding through the Solar System.
Third-ever interstellar object spotted zooming through our solar system
In a rare astronomical event, astronomers have confirmed the passage of an interstellar object through our solar system.
This is how we can send a mission to Sedna
Sedna, a distant dwarf planet in the outer solar system, is set to make its closest approach to the Sun in 2075-76.
NASA's Webb telescope discovers an alien planet for first time
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a groundbreaking discovery by capturing its first direct image of an exoplanet, TWA 7 b.
World's largest camera captures stunning images of millions of galaxies
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a revolutionary facility funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Energy's Office of Science, has released its first images.
This is how baby planets grow over time
A recent study has shed light on the evolution of baby planets, revealing that they consume the remaining gas and dust in their parent star's protoplanetary disk at an astonishing rate.
This icy wall surrounding solar system has a spiral shape
A recent discovery during a planetarium show might change our understanding of the Oort Cloud, a distant wall of icy bodies orbiting the solar system.
Jupiter, Mercury sitting side-by-side in night sky: How to watch
This weekend, stargazers will have a chance to witness a rare celestial event as Jupiter and Mercury come together in the northwestern sky.
Venus reaches 'maximum elongation' point today: How to watch
Today, skywatchers are being treated to a celestial event as Venus has reached its greatest western elongation.
Watch: This is the most detailed picture of Sun ever
The US National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) has captured a groundbreaking image of the Sun.
Watch: Uranus passed between Earth and a distant star
NASA scientists recently took advantage of a rare opportunity to study the atmosphere of Uranus.
NASA spacecraft suggests Mercury may have an 18km-thick diamond layer
An interesting discovery has been made about Mercury, the innermost planet in our solar system.
'Strongest evidence' of aliens found on this planet
Astronomers have found what they believe to be the strongest evidence yet that extraterrestrial life might be thriving beyond our solar system.
Rare double solar eruption to trigger auroras: How to watch
A rare double solar eruption, which took place on April 12, 13, is likely to affect Earth's magnetic field.
Is 'Planet Nine' real?—This telescope might finally have the answer
Astronomers have long speculated about the existence of a ninth planet lurking in the outer reaches of our solar system.
NASA's Lucy spacecraft to visit 150M-year-old asteroid next month
NASA's Lucy spacecraft is gearing up for a major milestone in its mission, a flyby of an ancient asteroid called Donaldjohanson, on April 20.
This 'super-Earth' orbits its star in 647 days like Mars
Astronomers have discovered a 'super-Earth' that orbits a Sun-like star 20 light-years away from our planet.
Scientists have discovered 4th form of water: What we know
Scientists have found a new form of water, called "plastic ice VII," that could possibly exist on other planets.
Maha Kumbh to end with all planets visible from India
The Maha Kumbh 2025, India's biggest spiritual event, will conclude with an unprecedented celestial phenomenon.
What is PUNCH—NASA's mission to solve biggest mystery of Sun
NASA is gearing up for the launch of its Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission on February 27.
Rare planetary parade lights up night sky today—How to watch
A rare celestial event is scheduled to mesmerize stargazers today, as four planets — Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars — align in a stunning planetary parade.
Exploring Venus transits and their celestial magic
Venus transits, those infrequent occasions when Venus passes directly between Earth and the Sun, happen in eight-year pairs separated by more than a century.
Comet G3 ATLAS to shine brightest tomorrow: How to watch
Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024) is expected to reach its maximum brightness tomorrow. The celestial phenomenon may even outshine the planets Venus and Jupiter.
Saturn's rings could be as old as the solar system
A recent study led by a team of Japanese scientists suggests that Saturn's rings may be as old as 4.5 billion years, possibly as ancient as the solar system itself.
Venus was born too hot to support life, says study
A new study published in Nature Astronomy has debunked the age-old myth that Venus, commonly referred to as Earth's "evil twin," may have once supported life.
Uranus is unexpectedly cooling, and we now know the reason
Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun in our solar system, has been witnessing a mysterious drop in temperature. The phenomenon is specifically observed in its upper atmosphere, called the thermosphere-corona.
Once-in-a-lifetime: Pluto enters zodiac sign Aquarius after almost 250 years
Pluto, the farthest celestial body in our solar system, has entered the zodiac sign of Aquarius for the first time since 1778.
James Webb Space Telescope's new technique could reveal water-rich exoplanets
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will take a new approach in its quest to find water-rich exoplanets. It will analyze minerals present in cooled lava on these planets.
Spectacular planetary alignment to light up January 2025 sky
In January 2025, six planets—Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus—will line up in the night sky in a rare planetary alignment.