Cosmic Couple: Moon, Jupiter To Kiss in Night Sky of Valentine's Day

SPACE 02.14.2024 00:00 AM

On the evening of Valentine's Day, a cosmic couple consisting of the Moon and Jupiter will be visible in the night sky. Read to learn more.

Distant Giant Planets Begin as Flattened Disks, Transforming into Round Shapes Over Time

02.13.2024 00:02 AM

Astrophysical simulations challenge traditional views on planet formation, highlighting the impact of disk chemistry. Read the article for more details.

NASA Juno Spacecraft Snaps Shots of Jupiter's Volcanically Active Io Moon

02.06.2024 22:31 PM

NASA's Juno spacecraft, which is currently in an extended mission phase, was able to snap pictures of Jupiter's own Io moon. Read to learn more.

What's Inside Ganymede? Iron Snow Experiments Shed Light on the Magnetic Dance Within Jupiter's Largest Moon

01.04.2024 21:57 PM

The strong magnetic field on Ganymede may be explained by tidal forces from Jupiter, warming its core through crystallized 'iron snow' formation. Read the article to learn more details.

Juno Probe Reveals Closest-Ever View of Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io, Unveiling Ongoing Volcanic Activity in Stunning Detail

01.03.2024 05:30 AM

Juno's historic flyby of Jupiter's moon Io unveils ongoing volcanic activity, capturing details for scientists studying eruption patterns and internal processes. Check it out in this article.

Winter Solstice 2023 Is Coming: Jupiter, Bright Moon To Shine Together During the Longest Night of the Year in the Northern Hemisphere

12.19.2023 21:36 PM

This December 21 to 22, winter solstice is set to happen, marking the longest night of the year across the Northern Hemisphere. Read to learn more.

Giant Hole in Sun Wider Than 60 Earths, 5 Times Jupiter’s Diameter Spewing Powerful Solar Wind

12.06.2023 02:00 AM

A giant coronal hole is spewing powerful solar winds that blast through the solar system. Continue reading to learn more.

ESA’s JUICE Probe Set To Use First-Ever Double Gravity Assist for Launch to Jupiter

12.01.2023 04:40 AM

JUICE probe heads back to our planet for the first-ever Earth-Moon gravitational slingshot. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Jupiter's Celestial Spectacle: Amateur Astronomer Captures Explosive Collision of Bolide Comet in Mesmerizing Video

11.24.2023 00:03 AM

Amateur astronomer captures a bolide comet colliding with Jupiter, a feat that also happens on Earth with the annual asteroid explosions and periodic catastrophic events. Continue reading to learn more.

Spectacular Solar Eclipse, Historic Launch, and Jupiter's Wonders: An Unforgettable Week in the Skies

10.23.2023 02:01 AM

Check out past week's celestial wonders, like the stunning "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse and NASA's groundbreaking missions to explore distant worlds and the cosmos. Read the article to learn more.

Space Photo of the Week: NASA's Juno Spacecraft Captures Up Close Photo of Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io at 7,260 Miles

10.23.2023 01:19 AM

NASA's Juno spacecraft captured the highest-resolution image of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io in 22 years, unveiling its mountainous north pole. Check it out in this article.

JWST Discovers Dozens of Planet-Like Objects Untethered to Any Star in Trapezium Cluster

10.04.2023 04:15 AM

Researchers observed several planet-like objects in the Orion Nebula through JWST. Continue reading to learn more.

Jupiter’s Moon Europa May Hold Carbon in Ocean Beneath Its Icy Shell [Study]

09.22.2023 04:30 AM

Earth may not only be the sole ocean world in our solar system because a new study suggests Jupiter's moon Europa may share the same title. Continue reading to learn more.

Moon To Align With Uranus, Jupiter, and More: Here's What To Look Forward to in the Night Sky This Week

09.03.2023 23:51 PM

This week, skyviewers are in for a treat from the Moon, planets, and stars. Read to find out what's in the night sky this week and how to watch these events.

Bacterial Spores May Grow on the Frigid Environment of the Icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn, Could Hold the Key to Finding Extraterrestrial Life

07.19.2023 08:30 AM

Astrobiologists investigate the possibility of growing bacterial spores in the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn. Learn more about their study in this article.

NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Frequently Encounters Giant Swirling Waves at Boundary Between Solar Wind, Jupiter’s Magnetosphere [Study]

07.18.2023 07:20 AM

NASA's Juno spacecraft orbiting Jupiter reportedly encounters giant swirling energy frequently. Read on to know why.

Jupiter-Like Exoplanet Defies Doom Even After a Cosmic Cataclysm at the Hands of Its Own Sun

06.29.2023 02:28 AM

Astronomers found an exoplanet that should not exist as it should have met its demise after its star engulfed it in a cosmic cataclysm. Read the article to learn more.

Ghostly Lightning in Jupiter Captured by NASA Juno Spacecraft; How Does the Space Probe Provide New Insights About the Gas Giant?

06.21.2023 08:00 AM

NASA Juno spacecraft captured lightning strikes near the north pole of Jupiter. Continue reading the article to find out more about the eerie glow.

Jupiter’s Ocean Moon Europa Lacks Fully Formed Metallic Core [Study]

06.18.2023 00:10 AM

Jupiter's ocean moon may have spent most of its life without a fully formed metallic core and that's if one exists. Continue reading to learn more.

Planetary Alignment: 5 Planets Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Uranus Will Make Rare Appearance in the Sky This Weekend

06.15.2023 10:30 AM

Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible in the sky over the weekend. Read to know more about the anticipated planetary alignment.

Hot Jupiters May Not Always Be Alone: New Research Challenges Isolation Assumption, Unveils Surprising Exoplanet Companions

06.08.2023 06:06 AM

Indiana University study challenges established notions on "hot Jupiters" isolation, providing fresh insights into the evolution of exoplanets. Read the article to learn more.