Dark matter is a mysterious substance that glues galaxies together. This map from the James Webb Space Telescope could help ...

In a statement Thursday, astrophysicist Amri Wandel of Hebrew University in Jerusalem said his research challenges the traditional concept of the "habitable zone," the narrow orbital range around a ...

In astronomy, an occultation is when a celestial body or object — like the moon or a planet — passes in front of a distant celestial body or object — such as a star or other solar system body — and ...

Our Solar System has eight planets, a few dwarf planets and more than 200 moons. But wait. Are you seeing double? Or did every planet suddenly get a twin? Where would each planet’s double fit in? Why ...

(CNN) — Bright full moons, dazzling meteor shower displays and remarkable total eclipses will give stargazers plenty of reasons to look to the sky in 2026. The new year kicks off with the full wolf ...

Since the very first episode of Pluribus, we’ve known the alien virus that hit planet Earth came from Kepler-22b, but Episode 8 gives us further insight into the hive mind’s source – and it has ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the ...

Astronomers studying extreme planetary systems have identified worlds so massive that they rival the smallest stars in size. These giant planets blur the line between planetary and stellar ...

DENVER — A traveling exhibition of giant animal structures made from more than 1.5 million Lego bricks is on view at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, offering hands-on activities and ...

The findings could change how we view planetary systems in their afterlife. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A white dwarf star ...

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) decided several years ago that they needed to come up with a definition for a planet (for use with the objects in our Solar System). The IAU has various ...

The search for an unknown planet in our solar system has inspired astronomers for more than a century. Now, a recent study suggests a potential new candidate, which the paper’s authors have dubbed ...