Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an ...

The first total lunar eclipse in more than two years lit up the sky last night as humanity, forever fascinated with the Earth’s only ... via Space Science Institute Eric Schmidt Joins Relativity ...

At first glance, the night sky appears still. But in reality, everything moves, our Solar System being no exception. As it ...

Astronomers have discovered four planets that are just a fraction of the mass of Earth orbiting Barnard’s Star, which is 6 ...

Astronomy and planetary science are the study of objects and phenomena that occur beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. This includes investigating stars and their interaction with each other and the ...

The most popular astronomy-related ESA expense are telescopes, according to the Arizona Department of Education. Since July , the department has approved more than one thousand telescopes and nearly ...

Our solar system's journey around the center of the Milky Way takes it through varying galactic environments, and one may have had a lasting impact on Earth's climate, according to a new study.

Venus has phases just like the moon. Before and after the conjunction, Venus looks like a thin crescent — though only telescopes can see it. Those looking for signs of the transition can watch Venus ...

SpaceX delivered a four-person crew to the International Space Station early Sunday, setting the stage for Barry Wilmore and ...