A waning gibbous moon, by now rising late at night, will appear first, followed by the steady, golden glow of Saturn. They’ll shine together all night, but as they rise is when to see them. Here’s ...

Centimeter-sized pebbles have been detected in protoplanetary discs using e‑MERLIN, filling in a critical phase of planet ...

These results highlight that judging the age of the rings based on their appearance can be misleading, significantly altering our understanding of their origin and evolution. This study establishes a ...

Wausau Pilot & Review Skywatchers in central Wisconsin can expect an eventful stretch of early morning and evening viewing ...

A new study finds that Earth once had Saturn-like rings. The temporary structure likely consisted of debris from a broken-up asteroid.

The rings of Saturn glide so tranquilly when watched through a telescope, that it is easy to forget the planet sits in a ...

Researchers have called for the public's help after an image appears to show an unidentified object slamming into Saturn.

Saturn, the ringed gas giant, is set to reappear in the Northern Hemisphere's late night sky this week after months as a morning star.

Supernovae like these are very luminous and referred to as "standard candles" in astronomy. As fixed points, they are used to ...

Unlike rocky planets where asteroid impacts leave visible craters, gas giants like Saturn have outer layers of hydrogen and ...

Our universe just got a lot weirder. From planets with rings larger than the Sun to alien worlds where it rains molten iron or glows magenta, NASA’s latest exoplanet discoveries are challenging ...

Astronomers investigate a potential impact on Saturn after a bright flash was caught on camera. NASA image may show first ...