A new set of tiny moons has been identified around Jupiter and Saturn, quietly increasing their already vast satellite ...

Brown dwarfs are often called “failed stars” because they are too small to keep nuclear fusion going in their cores, the process that makes stars shine. These objects sit somewhere between planets and ...

The newly found moons — four for Jupiter and 11 for Saturn — were announced by the Minor Planet Center, which is the clearing house for astronomical discoveries of asteroids, ...

Spread the loveAs the cosmos continues to captivate skywatchers, March 26 presents a spectacular opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts and casual stargazers alike. On this date, the moon will reach ...

A bizarre, ultra-light planet is cloaked in such a thick haze that even JWST can’t reveal its composition. Its unusual size and orbit are forcing scientists to rethink how planets form.

Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) probe is on its (very long) way to Jupiter, and will finally arrive at the King of Planets ...

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

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 ...

What Looked Like a Planet Was Actually a Massive Space Collision So, imagine astronomers are looking at something, thinking, ‘Wow, cool planet!’ Then, bam! Turns out it wasn’t a planet at all, but a ...

Kepler-51d is a giant, ultra-light “super-puff” planet wrapped in an unusually thick haze that’s blocking scientists from ...

With beautiful weather in the forecast this month, it’s the perfect time to explore the night sky at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory. Join us for our free […] ...

Members of the Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society are helping residents learn more about the stars and planets by ...