Evidence that rocky planets beyond Jupiter formed as rapidly, and at the same time, as the inner planets could transform our ...

The star is surrounded by a protoplanetary disk, and this disk is the first evidence of debris condensing into what will ...

Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of rocky planets forming in the gas around a baby sun-like star, providing a ...

Centimeter-sized pebbles have been detected in protoplanetary discs using e‑MERLIN, filling in a critical phase of planet formation. These findings point toward the birthplaces of future planetary ...

In the Solar System, the center of mass of most solar planetary systems ( Sun-Earth, Sun-Venus, etc. ) lies within our giant star. But because Jupiter is so large, the center of mass in the ...

Looking for an engaging way to teach toddlers and preschoolers about the wonders of space? This Dollar Tree Outer Space Sensory Bin is the perfect combination of fun, learning, and sensory exploration ...

The Solar System, our cosmic home, is a fascinating and dynamic region of space filled with a diverse range of planets, moons, and other celestial objects. Deep dive into the incredible ...

Watch interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS live online tonight as it races toward the sun on a rare visit from beyond our solar system.

Stars passing close to the sun could cause planets to collide, including with Earth, or even be ejected as rogue planets, new simulations show.

This artist’s concept depicts one of the solar system’s inner planets slamming into Earth after being nudged on a collision course by a passing star. Such a world-shattering cataclysm is ...

This artist’s concept depicts one of the solar system’s inner planets slamming into Earth after being nudged on a collision course by a passing star. Such a world-shattering cataclysm is ...

Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered compelling evidence of a potential planet with a mass similar to Saturn orbiting the young star TWA 7.