Solar System: News
Chandrayaan-2 detects water ice beneath Moon's surface
India's Chandrayaan-2 mission has made a major breakthrough in the quest for lunar water.
Meet Kuljeet Kaur Marhas, Meteoritical Society's first Indian woman fellow
In a major milestone for Indian planetary science, Kuljeet Kaur Marhas has become the first Indian woman to be elected as a Fellow of The Meteoritical Society.
This tiny body in outer solar system has an atmosphere
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have found a thin atmosphere surrounding a small celestial body in the outer solar system.
NASA unveils next-gen telescope to hunt alien worlds, dark matter
NASA has unveiled its latest space telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
Could Sun go into 'hibernation' without warning?
The Sun is currently in an 11-year solar maximum phase, but it also goes through minimum phases during its life cycle.
4-planet alignment in the sky this week: How to watch
This week, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune, will come together in a planetary alignment.
Venus makes a return to evening sky: How to watch
Venus, the brightest planet visible to naked eye, is set to make a return in 2026.
Venus-Jupiter conjunction to light up skies on June 9
A rare planetary conjunction will occur on June 9, 2026, bringing the two brightest planets visible from Earth: Venus and Jupiter, extremely close together.
Why we haven't heard from aliens yet
A new study by the SETI Institute has found that stormy space weather may be masking signals from extraterrestrial life.
Boost your child's creativity with these science projects
Science models provide an interactive way to understand complex concepts, making them a great tool for boosting creativity in children.
Pluto yet to finish an orbit since discovery in 1930
Pluto, the dwarf planet discovered in 1930, is yet to complete a single full orbit around the Sun.
New comet may outshine Venus this year: Check viewing tips
A newly discovered comet, C/2026 A1 (MAPS), is hurtling toward the Sun and could be visible in India's evening skies in early April.
Comet from solar system's edge now visible: How to watch
A rare celestial visitor, Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos), is currently visible in Indian skies.
A molecule that hints at life's origins found in space
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found the largest organic molecule containing sulfur in interstellar space.
Some asteroids become more lethal during Earth entry, study finds
A recent study has warned that certain types of asteroids, particularly iron-rich ones, could pose a greater threat to Earth than previously thought.
This massive 2,300-foot asteroid spins every 2 minutes!
A group of ultra-fast-rotating asteroids has been discovered in the solar system, with one of them spinning at an unprecedented speed.
Mark your calendars! 6 comets to observe in 2026
Astronomers are gearing up for a spectacular year of comet sightings in 2026.
Interestellar comet passes Earth tonight: How to watch once-in-a-lifetime event
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, a rare celestial object from beyond our solar system, is set to make its closest approach to Earth today.
3I/ATLAS, rare interstellar comet, nears Earth this week
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is set to pass close to Earth on December 19. The celestial body was first spotted in mid-2025 by the ATLAS survey.
Scientists still can't decipher mysterious radio signal detected in 2025
NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope detected an unprecedented gamma-ray burst (GRB) on July 2, 2025.
These icy moons in our solar system could support life
Recent research has revealed that some of the small icy moons in our solar system, such as Enceladus and Miranda, may have boiling oceans hidden beneath their thin ice shells.
Is it comet or alien spaceship? Watch 3I/ATLAS livestream tonight
The Virtual Telescope Project will be livestreaming the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS tonight at 11:15pm ET.
Our solar system might be moving quicker than expected
A team of researchers led by astrophysicist Lukas Bohme from Bielefeld University has challenged the established standard model of cosmology with new findings.
This moon of Saturn might support life after all
A new study led by Oxford University researchers has found significant heat flow at the north pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus.
3I/ATLAS turns blue near Sun, defying typical comet behavior
Astronomers have observed a surprising transformation in the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS.
Not Sun, but Jupiter is father of the solar system
A recent study by scientists at Rice University has revealed that Jupiter played a crucial role in the formation of Earth, Mars, and Venus.
We finally know why Sun's outer atmosphere is so hot
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found elusive small-scale torsional Alfven waves in the Sun's corona.
Jupiter, Moon to sit together in sky: How to watch
On October 13, the Moon will appear close to Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.
Two comets pass Earth this month: When, how to watch
Two bright comets, C/2025 A6 Lemmon and C/2025 R2 SWAN, are set to make their closest approaches to Earth later in October.
Astronomers discover planet that 'eats' matter like a star
Astronomers have discovered a strange "rogue" planet that is consuming matter at an unprecedented rate.
Potential signs of life on Venus are now under doubt
The discovery of phosphine, a chemical compound made of one phosphorus atom and three hydrogen atoms, in the atmosphere of a brown dwarf called Wolf 1130C has raised questions about its potential as biosignature for alien life.
NASA launches IMAP mission to study Sun's magnetic shield
NASA has launched a mission to study the heliosphere, the Sun's magnetic bubble that protects our solar system.
We now have an idea about how Mercury was formed
The origin of Mercury, the innermost planet in our solar system, has long been a mystery.
Why Mars shouldn't have a solid core but actually does
A joint study by scientists from China and the United States has revealed that Mars has a solid inner core.
Marsquakes unveil hidden protoplanets beneath the Red Planet
Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, has long been a subject of fascination for scientists.
Jupiter, Venus, Saturn: How to spot these planets this month?
As September progresses, stargazers are treated to a celestial spectacle. The two brightest planets, Jupiter and Venus, are gracing the morning sky.
This is the most clear image of solar flare ever
The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) has captured the highest-resolution pictures of a solar flare at the H-alpha wavelength (656.28nm).
Comet last seen 1,400 years ago is approaching Earth
A rare celestial event is about to unfold as Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) hurtles toward Earth.
We might be wrong about how Jupiter's core was formed
A new study from Durham University has challenged the theory that a massive collision was responsible for the formation of Jupiter's "dilute" core.
This dwarf planet might have been habitable in the past
NASA's recent research suggests that Ceres, the largest object in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, may have had a long-standing source of chemical energy.
Mercury's size has decreased by 11km since birth: Here's why
Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, is still slowly shrinking.