NASA's Cassini Space Probe Captivates the Enchanting Realm of Saturn's Moons

Medicine & Technology Feb 09, 2024

Saturn's ring system captivates, but its 156 moons steal the spotlight in dramatic Cassini probe photos from 2004-2017. Check them out in this article.

Primordial Black Holes May Alter Earth’s Orbit, Cause Planets and Moons Near Us to Wobble

Jan 23, 2024

A team of experts has suggested that tiny black holes from the dawn of time could be passing by our solar system and affect Earth’s orbit. Learn more about it in this article.

62 New Moons Discovered Orbiting Saturn, Totaling to 145 and Overthrowing Jupiter's Record

May 13, 2023

Saturn reclaims the title of the planet with the most moons in the Solar System after scientists found 62 irregular moons, raising its total to 145. Read the article to learn more.

Uranus' Moons May Have Oceans Warm Enough To Support Life, Suggesting Should Look Into Them

May 05, 2023

Uranus' moons are likely capable of hosting warm oceans enough for life to survive. Check them out in this article to learn more details.

Juice Satellite Set To Launch This Week To Investigate Jupiter's Large Ocean-bearing Moons

Apr 12, 2023

Juice satellite will be launched from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on Thursday to mark the start of its eight-year journey to the Jovian system. Read the article to learn more.

'Baby Jupiter' May Have Dried Out Its Moons Due Its Brightness; Findings Shed Light on the Composition of Galilean Satellites

Mar 31, 2023

Back when Jupiter was still a newborn baby, it may have dried out its moons due to its intense brightness. Read to learn more.

Two Uranus Moons Might Be Harboring Active Oceans That Release Materials to Space, Research Suggests

Mar 24, 2023

A new study re-analyzed 40 years' worth of data from NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft and found that two of the moons of Uranus might have oceans that release plasma into space. Read the article to learn more.

Killer Moons Might Be Crashing on Their Host Planets, Wiping Out Chances of Life to Survive

Mar 20, 2023

Collisions between moons and their host planets may pose a constant threat to potential extraterrestrial life, as shown in simulations. Read the article to learn more about it.

Two Newly Discovered Forms of Salt Water Ice May Exist on Faraway Moons; What Could This Imply?

Feb 21, 2023

Researchers may have solved the puzzle of the red streaks crisscrossing the surface of Europa after discovering new forms of salt water ice. Read the article to learn more.

Previously Unseen Auroras Found Dazzling Over Galilean Jupiter Moons; What Are These Ethereal Glows?

Feb 16, 2023

Astronomers were able to spot new auroras across two Galilean Jupiter Moons. Read to know more.

Hypothetical Planet X: What If the Neptune-Sized Giant Has Moons?

Feb 12, 2023

If the hypothetical planet X indeed had moons of its own, astronomers may be able to pick up radio signals from this planet in the future. Read to know more.

Jupiter Now Has Total of 92 Moons After Astronomers Found 12 New Ones; Where Did They Come From?

Feb 07, 2023

Jupiter now has 92 moons, which is more than any other planet in the Solar System, followed by Saturn with 83 confirmed moons. Read the article to learn more.

Scientists Still Consider Pluto A Planet, Identify 150 Planets In The Solar System

Dec 30, 2021

A team of scientists wants IAU to reinstate Pluto as a planet and classify moons in the solar system as planets as well using an old definition from the 16th century. How does the IAU respond to this call?

What’s Causing the Tilt on Saturn’s Rotation Axis?

Jan 21, 2021

A recently published research predicted that the tilt of Saturn's rotation axis would rise further over "the next few billion years."

Jupiter will Appear Bigger and Brighter this June 10

Jun 11, 2019

Jupiter will be reflecting a large amount of light as it aligns with the Sun and the Earth during its opposition.