The number of planets that orbit the sun depends on what you mean by “planet,” and that’s not so easy to define ...

In other words, this planetary parade is ... That path is called the ecliptic, and it exists because all planets in our solar system orbit around the sun on roughly the same plane.

Planet ‘parades’ are not uncommon. While occasionally spotting 4-5 planets is not unusual, sighting the alignment of all 7 ...

The controversy endures over Pluto's true status, but the solar system underdog continues to capture hearts across the globe.

Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury will shine bright enough for the naked eye to see, and you can catch glimpses of Uranus and Neptune with binoculars or a telescope.

The planetary parade in February 2025 will see five bright planets in clear view and a special alignment of Mercury and Saturn ...

Whether you’re an astronomer, ordinary stargazer or astrologer, the alignment of the other seven planets in our solar system ...

The solar system might look like a peaceful, orderly family, but behind the scenes, there’s enough gossip to fuel a reality show. If planets could talk, they’d be whispering about each other ...

its dominance as a force in our solar system has been well known. It's responsible for the orbits of the planets and their satellites, but there are other forces that have shaped our planetary ...

Sure, they’re particles and rocks, but they’re still a fascinatingly long way from home. Alpha Centauri is the star system ...

While our solar system is a fascinating place on its own, exoplanets are even more of a mystery. And one exoplanet in ...