Astronomers have, for the first time, captured what they believe are the very first moments of rocky planet formation around ...

Interstellar visitor Comet 3I/ATLAS was discovered just a week ago and ever since, astronomers across the world have been hard at work following it, trying to gather as much data on it as possible.

Far beyond the eight familiar planets in our solar system, countless bizarre and extreme worlds await discovery — and some ...

A young sunlike star called HOPS 315 seems to host a swirling disk of gas giving rise to minerals that kick-start the planet formation process.

More: Peak northern lights activity coming soon: What to know as sun reaches solar maximum Solar flares emit radiation, mostly in the form of ultraviolet light and X-rays, that can hurtle toward ...

Discover 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet with a reddish hue, rich in water ice, and possibly predating the solar system.

A newly discovered ice comet from deep space may be over 7 billion years old, making it the most ancient comet scientists have ever seen.

There may be another world lurking between the orbital lines of our solar system. Astronomers in Japan have published their theory of an “Earth-like planet,” dubbed Planet Nine, that’s ...

What cosmic object 'Arrokoth' can tell us about our solar system's formation. News. By John Loeffler published 9 October 2023 A gentle bump goes a long way in the Kuiper Belt.

The same charged particles from the Sun’s atmosphere responsible for the northern lights can also damage Earth’s electrical and communications systems.

The mystery of our solar system’s missing super-Earths and sub-Neptunes is not yet solved. Studying these exoplanets is one of NASA’s top priorities and JWST plays a pivotal role.