We measure the extremely long distances between things in space by light years. A light year is the distance that light travels in one Earth year. Light travels at about 300,000 kilometres per second.

Space is a very big place, and as such, it's full of mysteries that scientists can't explain. Some of this is simply because it's impossible to fully observe, thanks to its sheer size and the ...

What methods can be used to identify subsurface oceans on the five largest moons of Uranus: Ariel, Umbriel, Titania and Oberon, and Miranda? This is what a recent study presented at the 56th Lunar ...

The crescent Moon lies in Taurus near the planet Uranus. You can easily spot the distant ice giant with binoculars or a small scope today.

Mars will clash with Uranus on June 15, and here's what this could mean for your zodiac sign, according to astrologer Valerie Mesa.

Disk galaxies, like our own Milky Way galaxy, commonly consist of both a thick and thin disk of stars—each with different features, including stellar population and movement. Three major ...

Discover the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and Ultra, featuring advanced health tracking, rugged design, and extended battery life.

The bright morning star Venus crosses from Aries into Taurus, closing in on Uranus for a conjunction later this week.

News Science News Stellar nurseries spotted: Vera Rubin Observatory captures distant galaxies; stunning first images released ...

(CNN) — The first test images from a groundbreaking observatory named for trailblazing astronomer Vera Rubin have captured the light from millions of distant stars and galaxies on an unprecedented ...