Jovian storms can rework the whole chemical makeup of Jupiter's deep atmosphere by picking up ammonia from and dropping it ...

Curious about what planets look like through a telescope? This guide breaks down what you’ll see based on your telescope’s size, setup, and observing conditions. Plus tips for clearer planetary views.

The next year of science on the James Webb Space Telescope has been announced amid mounting budgetary uncertainty that could ...

Jupiter: Spot Jupiter in the evening sky with a telescope, although with the sun setting later, it'll become more difficult to see. It'll be about 24 degrees above the horizon by April 30, setting ...

"The solar wind squished Jupiter’s magnetic shield like a giant squash ball," O'Donoghue said. "This created a super-hot ...

"The solar wind squished Jupiter's magnetic shield like a giant squash ball. This created a super-hot region that spans half ...

Astronomers from the Czech Republic and Argentina have employed the Gemini South telescope to observe a yellow supergiant ...

Jupiter’s striking size, swirling gases, and dramatic bands in its atmosphere set it apart from every other planet. One of ...

Scientists are using an array of instruments to detect other planets, some of which may harbor life—and others that most ...

The planets offer exciting views in April for both night owls and early risers. Plus, the Lyrid meteor shower peaks in ...

Long-Sought Auroral Glow Finally Emerges Under Webb’s Powerful Gaze Neptune lies in the cold, dark reaches of the outer edges ...

Venus remains rather low at dawn but slowly gains altitude as the month rolls along. Look for it in the east 45-60 minutes ...