NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft took the first photos of rings around Jupiter. This was the first time anyone had seen Jupiter’s ...

A total lunar eclipse occurs this month. Venus transitions from evening to morning, while Mars and Jupiter dominate the late ...

The triple star system is sending comets, asteroids and meteors our way, and the number of interstellar objects entering the solar system will rise.

"We found that some comets in the inner Oort cloud form a long-lasting spiral structure." Spirals are a repeating theme in ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen ...

On a night when the Comets celebrated the 43-year history of professional indoor soccer in Kansas City, it was 22-year-old Leo Acosta who came up clutch for the Comets as they defeated the St ...

encircled by a belt of distant comet-like objects, similar to the sun's Oort cloud, could spawn 'Oumuamua clones with regular frequency. But the process is enhanced in systems that host Jupiter ...

2025 promises to be a year filled with stunning celestial events, from dazzling auroras to passing comets, visible eclipses, and incredible planetary alignments. Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer ...

What happens when a comet collides with a gas giant? In July 1994, Shoemaker-Levy 9 slammed into Jupiter in a spectacular series of 21 explosions, creating fireballs bigger than Earth itself.

(WHTM)– A comet-like object was seen soaring across the sky last night, leaving many wondering what it was. Meteor showers streaked across the Pennsylvania sky in late 2024, but this wasn’t ...

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn have all been visible to the naked eye, forming a planetary parade that has captured the attention of the nation. There’s more to come in February, with Jupiter ...

the moon and Jupiter will appear roughly half a fist apart). Want to see comets in the night sky? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of ...