Astronomers and amateur stargazers will be in for a treat the last week of February when a seventh planet will join six others in a planetary parade.

The wonders of the universe continue to amaze and intrigue astronomers and curious minds alike. Thanks to advancements in technology and space exploration, the discovery ... Read more The post The ...

Saturn, Venus, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, Mars and Mercury will be visible in an uncommon planetary alignment this month.

Feb. 18 marks the 95th anniversary of the discovery of our outermost planet-not-planet. Here's what to know about the short ...

Could our solar system have been temporarily exposed to an enhanced flux of cosmic-rays at some point in the ancient past?

At the same time, a nuclear energy bill Gov. Wes Moore’s administration endorsed has divided advocates. Some organizations ...

Many scientists have long thought that developing planets should resemble the swirling disk of gas and dust that births them.

The Trump administration's cut to federal funding for clean energy and disaster resilience could stop climate projects and ...

Chris Wright spent part of his introductory speech criticizing German policies and championing natural gas. Experts in and out of the country say he oversimplified a complex process.

Last fall, the scientific community went into a minor frenzy. A hunk of interstellar material had been sucked into the ...

Take advantage of a special 6-7 planet alignment from Earth's perspective. Planets 'line up' in the skies over California in ...

one which can offer superb views of the other bodies in the solar system. But which one to choose? We've got you covered with our guide to the best telescopes for seeing planets. Now's a great ...