Scientists say a vast, Earth-sized region of unexpectedly high temperatures in Jupiter's upper atmosphere was caused by a massive wave of solar wind.

Even gargantuan Jupiter, with its whirling superstorms and volatile temperatures, has a soft side. A team of researchers ...

This colorful image of the Helix nebula may mirror what someday could become of our sun and our home planet. Released on ...

This week, markets recoil in response to the rollout of a controversial new "Liberation Day" tariff regime as global tensions are on the rise.

Curious about what planets look like through a telescope? This guide breaks down what you’ll see based on your telescope’s size, setup, and observing conditions. Plus tips for clearer planetary views.

The next year of science on the James Webb Space Telescope has been announced amid mounting budgetary uncertainty that could ...

In February, stargazers everywhere got to see a seven-planet alignment - called a "planetary parade." It'll be a while before ...

Astronomers had observed auroras on all other planets in the Solar System, and spotting one in Neptune completes the list.

This is M88, a spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices. M88 has a visual magnitude of +9.4 and is 65 million light ...

Venus becomes the brilliant “Morning Star” in the east before dawn, the Lyrids Meteor Shower takes place and the Moon has ...

The planets offer exciting views in April for both night owls and early risers. Plus, the Lyrid meteor shower peaks in ...

Auroras occur when energetic particles, often from the sun, are caught in a planet's magnetic field and collide with the ...