A combination of cosmic processes shapes the formation of one of the most common types of planets outside of our solar system, according to a new study.

Barnard's Star is a small, dim star of the type that astronomers call red dwarfs. Consequently, even though it is one of the ...

His research focused on spiral galaxies and the direction in which they rotate. Logically, their spin should be evenly ...

A combination of cosmic processes shapes the formation of one of the most common types of planets outside of our solar system ...

Astronomers have discovered four planets that are just a fraction of the mass of Earth orbiting Barnard’s Star, which is 6 ...

In the wake of the "blood moon" total lunar eclipse comes a last chance to see Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Mars with the ...

Astronomers have revealed new evidence that there are not just one but four tiny planets circling around Barnard’s Star, the ...

A rare celestial alignment was captured at the Paranal Observatory in Chile, where seven planets were visible in a small area ...

Planets change orbit shape around Neptune’s size. Metal-rich stars help giant planets form. Eccentric orbits suggest chaotic planet formation.

Earth is our home planet, and it's the only place in the universe where we know for certain that life exists. Earth formed over 4.5 billion years ago from a swirling cloud of gas and dust squished ...

Astronomy enthusiasts have a final opportunity to witness a rare seven-planet alignment on February 28, 2025, marking the culmination of a celestial event not to be seen again until 2040.

Seven planets are putting on a parade in the night sky, and they're expected to be visible Friday night over the greater New York City area. The parade started with just four planets last month ...