International astronomers have for the first time witnessed the birth of a planetary system beyond Earth's sun that could one ...

Analysis of an ancient meteorite suggests that rocky planets both near and distant from the sun may have formed at the same ...

Around 4.6 billion years ago, a vast cloud of gas and dust called a molecular cloud drifted through the Milky Way. Composed ...

The Sun is at the heart of our Solar System, providing the energy that sustains life on Earth. But have you ever wondered what will happen when it reaches the end of its life? In this video, we delve ...

Astronomers witness first moments of planet formation as rock grains crystallize around distant star HOPS-315.

"It could represent some of the oldest and most pristine water ever observed, formed in another planetary system and ...

Just the third-ever confirmed interstellar object has been detected in our solar system. Here's what we know. (Spoiler: It's ...

"We believe that continuing such activities will further expand our horizon in the field of planetary science." ...

Earth and Mars were formed from material that largely originated in the inner Solar System; only a few percent of the building blocks of these two planets originated beyond Jupiter's orbit.

The mystery of our solar system’s missing super-Earths and sub-Neptunes is not yet solved. Studying these exoplanets is one of NASA’s top priorities and JWST plays a pivotal role.

Although not all objects of the solar system are as well known as Earth, Jupiter, or other celestial bodies with main character energy, ...

For backyard observers, Jupiter always offers a bigger target than Mars. That’s partly because it’s the largest planet in the solar system and partly because its distance from Earth doesn’t ...