Saturn will put on a show for professional and backyard astromers alike, and be the brightest and closest it has been to Earth all year. On Sunday, Sept. 21, Saturn will be at opposition, meaning the ...

When it comes to searching for places beyond Earth where life could potentially survive, scientists don't only look at planets. They also consider other bodies such as moons, which are also ...

Here's everything you need to know about the stunning parade of planets lighting up the night sky this winter. A six-pack of planets will line up and light up the night sky this month, folks. Venus, ...

A NASA spacecraft is ready to set sail for Jupiter and its moon Europa, one of the best bets for finding life beyond Earth. Europa Clipper will peer beneath the moon’s icy crust where an ocean is ...

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Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a celestial treat at dawn tomorrow, as a stunning mini planetary parade is set to grace our skies. The early hours of the morning will witness Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus ...

On Sept. 17, 1789, the British astronomer William Herschel discovered Saturn's "Death Star" moon, Mimas. Of course, "Star Wars" wasn't a thing at the time, and no one had ever heard of something ...

Six planets will be visible in the sky tonight, forming an astronomical alignment known as a "planetary parade," and you can watch it live online. Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn and Venus all ...