In doing so, they found this orphan is within the same weight class as Saturn, strengthening the case that the galaxy teems ...

Astronomers have weighed a lonely planet drifting through the Milky Way, using a rare cosmic alignment. How this exiled world ...

A remarkable cosmic event is about to occur when six planets align in the sky. This stunning alignment provides a unique opportunity for stargazers and astronomy lovers to experience a celestial ...

A new study published in Science marks the first time astronomers have directly measured the mass of a rogue planet, a ...

On the heels of a year that brought a dazzling green comet, a rare sunrise eclipse, peak planet viewing, an interstellar ...

The top astronomical alignment of May is about to greet night owls and early risers as the crescent moon aligns with Venus and Saturn Friday morning. All three will be in a row in the eastern sky, ...

Three planets will be visible together in a mini 'planet parade' between May 20 and 24 Getty Rise and shine, there’s a cosmic treat in store! As the moon wanes after its last-quarter phase, the ...

Whether it be with naked-eye viewing, through a pair of binoculars, or with a beginner’s telescope, a certain amount of ...

A small planetary alignment is on the horizon It will take place near the end of May A crescent moon will be wedged between Venus to the south and Saturn to the north Astronomy fans got to see a ...

How common are Earth-like planets in the universe? When I started working on supernova explosions, I never imagined that my ...

Stargazers will be able to see a large planetary alignment in August The Farmer's Almanac website puts prime viewing for the planetary alignment on Aug. 18, "45 minutes before sunrise" It's been a ...