Planet Nine Search Could End Once Vera C. Rubin Observatory Opens; Is Quest Really Over?

SPACE 06.17.2024 01:19 AM

Astronomers still haven’t decided if Planet Nine is real, and the opening of a new observatory could find it within a few years or rule out the idea for good. Find out more about it in this article.

Venus Volcanoes: Brightest Planet in the Solar System Is More Volcanically Active Than Thought, Could See Earth-Like Eruptions [STUDY]

05.27.2024 22:07 PM

Venus' volcanoes are apparently still active. Read to learn more. The many volcanoes that cover the surface of Venus are still active and could even see eruptions that are similar to that of volcanoes on Earth.

Celestial Axis of Evil: Apparent Correlation Between the Plane of the Solar System and the Cosmic Microwave Background?

05.10.2024 07:32 AM

From the rotation of galaxies to the expansion of the universe, everything points in one direction - the axis of evil. Read the article to find out more about this alignment.

Enstatite Meteorites Confirm Migration of Giant Planets After the Birth of Solar System

04.22.2024 03:37 AM

Analysis of asteroid fragments reveals that the instability of the giant planets took place between 60 million and 100 million years after the Solar System was formed. Check this article to learn more.

Mysterious ‘Glory’ Spotted for the First Time Outside Our Solar System in the Alien World WASP-76b

04.07.2024 00:10 AM

A rare optical phenomenon called "glory" was spotted outside our solar system for the first in the alien world, WASP-76b. Continue reading to learn more.

Exploring the Outer Limits: Where Does Our Solar System End?

04.03.2024 01:40 AM

Scientists have been debating the solar system's outer boundary, with three contenders vying for recognition. Find out in this article which one of them is superior.

Star Wars Meteorite: What Is Tatahouine and What Does It Say About the Early Solar System?

03.30.2024 00:40 AM

In 1931, a city in Tunisia was rained down with fragments of meteorites which offer information about the early Solar System. Find out more about it in this article.

NASA's Aging Voyager 1 Space Probe Transmitting Incoherent Signals From Beyond the Solar System's Edge, Worrying Scientists

03.07.2024 00:00 AM

NASA's Voyager 1 has been journeying for nearly 50 years but has now faced communication issues, sending alarming nonsensical signals. Continue reading to learn more details.

Where Is Planet Nine? Scientists Close in on the Mystery World's Probable Location in the Outer Solar System

02.29.2024 01:33 AM

Astronomers are trying to pinpoint potential hiding spots of Planet Nine through a comprehensive survey, turning the search into a cosmic connect-the-dots game. Continue reading to learn more details.

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

02.24.2024 01:18 AM

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.

New Horizons Reveals Extended Kuiper Belt, Challenging Previous Solar System Boundaries

02.22.2024 03:23 AM

NASA’s New Horizons discovers increased interstellar dust levels near the supposed outer Kuiper Belt boundary, defying previous models. Continue reading to learn more details.

Passing Star May Have Disrupted Earth's Orbit, Leading to Drastic Climate Changes 56 Million Years Ago

02.19.2024 00:10 AM

A new research unveils that a past Solar System encounter with a star could have altered Earth's orbit, causing climate disruptions. Read the article for more details.

Venus’ Mini Satellite Is the First Identified Quasi-moon in the Solar System; Zoozve Earned Its Name by Human Error

02.14.2024 03:05 AM

A quasi-satellite orbiting Venus has just received an unusual name due to human error. Learn more about it in this article.

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

02.09.2024 21:53 PM

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.

JWST's Glimpse into the Future: Predicting Solar System's Fate through Exoplanet Observations

02.07.2024 02:37 AM

James Webb Space Telescope discovered two exoplanets orbiting dead stars, offering a unique glimpse into post-solar system dynamics. Read the article for more details.

2 Interstellar Interlopers ’Oumuamua and Borisov Suggest There Could Be More Celestial Nomads

02.06.2024 02:46 AM

Celestial nomads like 'Oumuamua and Borisov are more common than previously thought. Continue reading to learn more.

Do Other Planets Have Seasons? How Does Orbital Tilt Affect Our Celestial Neighbors?

01.17.2024 09:00 AM

Just like the Earth, other planets in the solar system also experience different seasons as a result of having inclined axis while following an elliptical orbit. Read more about it in this article.

Five Rocky Planets Might Be Existing in the Outer Bounds of the Solar System, New Research Suggests

01.17.2024 04:33 AM

New research suggests five rocky planets beyond Neptune, challenging the belief in only four terrestrial planets. Continue reading to learn more.

PAH Molecules From Asteroids Likely Predate the Solar System, Suggest Origin of Organic Compound in Colder Regions of Space

01.02.2024 04:00 AM

Analysis of organic compounds from asteroids suggests that PAHs likely formed in the cold areas of space. Learn more about it in this article.

How Many Times Did Each Planet in the Solar System Orbited the Sun? Scientists Explain Their Orbital Period

12.18.2023 06:38 AM

The diverse orbital periods of the planets in the Solar System determine their total orbits around the Sun, wherein understanding them is important for space travel and Mars mission planning. Read the article to learn more.

Can a Passing Star Save Earth? Scientists Assess Odds Amid the Sun's Fiery Fate

12.05.2023 22:04 PM

Scientists explore Earth's slim chance of rescue by a passing star and predict the Solar System's evolution over 4.5 billion years. Read the article for more details.