Astronomers produce the most complete map of the center of the Milky Way, which can provide insight into how stars and planets are formed.

Beyond that, in the decades to come, we might be able to see the colours of an exoplanet’s surface, and determine if plant life might be present there. And then we can search for changes in a planet’s ...

A big step in the exploration of other planets in our solar system is within reach. Scientists and engineers at NASA have developed a first-of-its-kind rotorcraft to explore another moon.

Microscopic crystals extracted from meteorites could help settle a debate about the birth of our patch of the Milky Way.

There have been plenty of attempts to resolve the "Hubble Tension" in cosmology. This feature describes how one of the most important variables in cosmology, the expansion of the universe, takes on ...

The best way to see the planetary parade is to find a location with little to no light pollution and a clear view of the horizon, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. Make sure to check the weather ...

Six planets are set to align on Saturday, creating a planetary parade that will be visible to sky-gazers across the globe.

Want to catch a glimpse of the planetary alignment from Arizona? Here's what to know, including a list of official dark sky locations in the state.

Despite the dramatic name, these alignments aren’t exceptionally rare. The last six-planet parade occurred in January 2025, ...

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has steadily been making its exit ever since it had a rendezvous at the end of October with the sun.

Remember 3I/ATLAS? Yes, the interstellar comet that made plenty of headlines in 2025 is still romping through our solar ...