However, the number of such planets observed is significantly lower than expected, creating what is known as the 'hot Neptune desert'. To unravel this mystery, the ATREIDES team turned their attention ...

"The complexity of the exo-Neptunian landscape provides offers a unique window onto the processes involved in the formation ...

Methane gas may signal an atmosphere or geological activity on a distant dwarf planet located at the outer edge of the Solar System. A research team led by the Southwest Research Institute has ...

The equinox marks the arrival of fall in the Northern Hemisphere on Sept. 22. Are you ready for fall? The official arrival of fall is the autumnal equinox, which occurs in the Northern Hemisphere on ...

There is much less water on the surfaces of distant planets outside our solar system than previously thought. These ...

Saturn is reclaiming its throne in the night sky and on September 21 will make its closest approach to Earth for the year.

For decades, astronomers have wondered whether Earth-like planets are rare gems or commonplace across the stars. Recent ...

That may be about to change: NASA is preparing a brand new mission that will travel 1 million miles away from Earth in order to map the boundaries of the heliosphere, offering clues to scientists ...

Sky lovers assemble! There is a lot going on in the next few days – stuff for every interest, location, and ability. We have ...

This brings us to the complexity of NASA's announcement. "Confirmed planets are added to the count on a rolling basis by ...