Exotic Molecule Aquodiium That Doesn’t Form on Earth May Be Behind Neptune and Uranus’ Odd Magnetic Fields [Study]

Medicine & Technology Jun 09, 2024

The unique molecule aquodiium could be the reason why Neptune and Uranus had bizarre magnetic fields. Continue reading to learn more.

Ice Giants Neptune and Jupiter May Contain Frozen Methane That Explains Their Formation [Study]

Apr 14, 2024

The two ice giant planets -- Jupiter and Neptune -- reportedly have methane that makes up 10 percent of their mass. Continue reading to learn more.

3 Previously Unknown Moons Found Circling Neptune and Uranus: First Ever Lunar Discoveries Around These Planets

Feb 24, 2024

Astronomers discovered new tiny moons orbiting Neptune and Uranus, increasing the moon count in the Solar System by three. Read the article to find out more.

Life Potential on Icy Dwarf Planets: Geothermal Activity Discovered on Eris and Makemake Beyond Neptune's Orbit

Feb 21, 2024

Scientists suggest Eris and Makemake, two solar system dwarf planets, might contain underground oceans, indicated by a peculiar methane flavor. Continue reading to learn more.

Hubble Space Telescope Detects Water Vapor in Atmosphere of Gliese 9827 d, Reveals Diversity of Gaseous Blanket on Rocky Planets

Jan 29, 2024

NASA’s Hubble discovered the presence of water vapor in the atmosphere of a small Neptune-like exoplanet. Learn more about it in this article.

New Image of Neptune Shows It Has Similar Color to Planet Uranus

Jan 05, 2024

Both Uranus and Neptune have green-blue shades. Continue reading to learn more.

How to Spot Uranus and Neptune Amongst the Brightest Celestial Stars Tonight

Sep 15, 2023

With favorable positioning and the moon's absence this week, it's an excellent opportunity to observe Uranus and Neptune in the night sky. Check out how to see them clearly tonight by reading this article.

Earth-Based Observations Reveal the Secrets of Neptune's Dark Spot and Its Puzzling Bright Companion

Aug 25, 2023

The origins of a massive shadowy mark on Neptune's blue expanse continue to elude scientists, leaving them uncertain about its cause. Read the article to learn more.

Neptune’s Clouds Disappeared Based on 30-Year Data, Correlates With Solar Cycle

Aug 18, 2023

Scientists noticed that the clouds in Neptune disappeared, and it was reportedly due to the solar cycle. Read on to know what happened.

Astronomy and Physics' Top 10 Most Peculiar Terminologies: Which Are the Quirkiest Ones?

Aug 11, 2023

Centuries of astronomy and physics yield intriguing names for objects, ideas, and phenomena, often odd or challenging due to history. Check them out in this article.

Neptune-Sized Exoplanet Blimps in and Out of Sight in a Single Orbit; Bizarre Atmosphere Leakage Found in Front and Not Behind

Aug 03, 2023

Exoplanet AU Microscopii b is larger than Neptune but has a really close star, which only takes 8.5 days to make an orbit. Read to learn more.

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

Jun 15, 2023

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.

Lyrid Meteor Shower, Eta Aquarid Happening Soon: Here Are Some Magnificent Sky Viewing Events You Should Await in the Coming Months

Apr 18, 2023

Sky viewers are in for great astronomical treats in the coming months. Read to learn more.

Neptune's Trojan Asteroids Mysteriously Redder Than Other Space Rocks in the Solar System

Apr 03, 2023

A new study reveals that asteroids near Neptune tend to be redder than other space rocks, suggesting that there are two populations in the region. Read the article to learn more.

Amazing Captures From the James Webb Space Telescope, Including the “Pillars of Creation” and “Phantom Galaxy”

Nov 26, 2022

The James Webb Space Telescope of NASA has captured amazing snaps of the galaxy that space-lovers wouldn't want to miss out on. Check out some of these amazing captures.