Uranus Is Stranger Than We Thought: Scientists Unveil Unexplained Phenomena

SPACE 12.01.2024 23:37 PM

Discover the mysteries of Uranus and its moons, including a potential subsurface ocean on Miranda, puzzling magnetosphere behaviors, and groundbreaking insights into its icy, layered interior.

Voyager 2’s Historic Uranus Flyby May Have Captured Rare Event, Changing Scientists’ View of the Planet

11.12.2024 00:59 AM

Scientists reveal Voyager 2's historic Uranus flyby likely captured a rare cosmic event, changing our understanding of the planet's magnetosphere and radiation belts.

Uranus' Weak Radiation Belts Possibly Linked to Tilted, Lopsided Magnetic Field Causing 'Traffic Jams'

07.10.2024 06:00 AM

Uranus' weak radiation belts maybe connected to the position of its magnetic field. Continue reading to learn more.

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

06.09.2024 01:00 AM

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

James Webb Space Telescope to Investigate Auroras at Distant Planets Saturn, Uranus

03.22.2024 09:20 AM

James Webb Space Telescope will investigate the spectacular light shows in Saturn and Uranus. Continue reading to learn the full story.

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 Image of Neptune Shows It Has Similar Color to Planet Uranus

01.05.2024 02:00 AM

Both Uranus and Neptune have green-blue shades. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Lunar and Planetary Institute ) New Image of Neptune Shows It Has Similar Color to Planet Uranus Neptune and Uranus' colors sparked debate, but a new study had settled it.

James Webb Space Telescope Captures Uranus’ Elusive Zeta Ring, Moons in Festive Photo

12.20.2023 03:01 AM

James Webb Space Telescope recently shared a festive photo of Uranus with its colorful rings and moons. See the photo and continue reading to learn more.

Infrared Auroras on Uranus Captured For the First Time: New Discovery Offers Clue to the Planet's Puzzling Heat

10.30.2023 19:33 PM

The Keck II telescope in Hawaii observed Uranus's first-ever observed infrared auroras, caused by excited hydrogen molecules in its atmosphere. Read the article for more details.

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

09.15.2023 23:46 PM

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.

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.

Does Uranus Have Rings? If It Does, Why Aren't They Visible?

08.25.2023 10:00 AM

Uranus has 13 rings but they aren't visible because they are faint. Continue reading to learn more.

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

08.11.2023 23:24 PM

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.

Uranus-Size Planet Hiding at the Edge of Our Solar System Could Be Captured by the Sun

07.28.2023 10:32 AM

Astronomers have theorized that a planet as big as Uranus could be hiding at the edge of our Solar System. Continue reading the article to find out 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.

Giant Cyclone Spotted for the First Time in Uranus' North Pole, Confirming All Planets in the Solar System Can Have Polar Vortices

05.27.2023 02:25 AM

NASA scientists identified the first polar cyclone on Uranus using microwave observations. Check it out in this article.

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

05.05.2023 23:03 PM

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

Defining Science History: Four of the First Objects That Are Well-Regarded in the Scientific Community

04.26.2023 10:00 AM

Take a look at four of the first scientific discoveries that made a make in science history and learn their significance in this article.

Uranus' Glowing Rings, 27 Moons Captured in First Images Shared by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

04.10.2023 00:44 AM

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) shared its first image of Uranus, revealing invisible glowing rings and its 27 moons. Read the article to know more details.

Planetary Parade: Five Planets, Crescent Moon Align in Night Sky

03.27.2023 21:01 PM

The crescent moon and five planets line up in a rare event known as a planetary parade. Read to learn more.

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

03.24.2023 03:48 AM

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.