Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) probe is on its (very long) way to Jupiter, and will finally arrive at the King of Planets in 2031. Its primary mission is to focus on the "big three" icy ...

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals active volcanoes on Io in unprecedented detail thanks to an innovative technique.

Spread the loveAs March 2026 approaches, stargazers are in for a treat with a new moon that promises dark skies and spectacular views of celestial wonders. This astronomical event presents a unique ...

Spread the loveThe new moon in March 2026 promises to be a remarkable event for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts alike. With the absence of moonlight during this phase, the night sky will present ...

Winter constellations shine defiantly in the face of spring as galaxy season and zodiacal light beckon.

Learn about the particles showering down on Earth and how scientists find them at annual Arthur H. Compton Lecture series ...

When Apollo 11 astronauts returned to Earth after accomplishing history’s first-ever crewed moon landing, they brought back nearly 50 pounds of moon dust and rocks. Researchers who initially analyzed ...

America is going back to the moon, in the process, rejecting a decade-long policy called the "precautionary principle." ...

Allow Subtle Opportunities to Reveal Themselves. With Uranus influencing this New Moon, breakthroughs may arrive in unexpected ways. Uranus represents sudden insight and innovation, while Taurus ...

The newly identified objects are small, distant moons, likely only a few kilometers across, and belong to a class known as irregular satellites.

"The current rapid rise in day length can thus be attributed primarily to human influences," said professor Benedikt Soja.

The traditional Habitable Zone (sometimes called the Goldilocks zone) is kind of like a campfire. If you sit too close, you ...