A superior conjunction occurs when Venus is the farthest from Earth, on the other side of the sun. Conversely, astronomers ...

For decades, astronomers have classified exoplanets into neat categories: rocky Earth-like planets, gas giants like Jupiter, ...

Between March 18 and 21, Venus, the brightest planet in our solar system, will have a rare dual visibility — visible in both ...

Venus will pass nearly between the Earth and the Sun in an astronomical event known as an inferior conjunction. The moment ...

Scientists found a bizarre new planet named Enaiposha, unlike any in our solar system. Learn why it's a mystery and how it’s ...

A distant exoplanet discovered, named Enaiposha, is unlike anything found in our own solar system, similar to a "super-Venus" ...

A new classification scheme may help us better understand planet formation — including the history of our own family of worlds.

If you missed the the blood moon early this morning, you'll now have to wait nearly a year before seeing your next.

The leading explanation for all of these mysteries is known as the giant impact hypothesis. According to this story, when the ...

Up for a challenge? If skies are clear, you may be able to complete a rare feat of visual athletics this coming weekend, and ...

The Sun, the main source of light and energy, is the brightest object in our solar system, shining on and lighting up all other celestial bodies. Jupiter, the biggest planet in our solar system, ...

Scientists have discovered a new planet, Enaiposha, that defies existing planetary classifications. Found 47 light-years away ...