A magical planetary alignment will occur this month — how, where and when to see it happen
Mars will be making its closest approach to Earth in two years, and thus, the mighty red planet, named for the god of war ...
Kissing moons may explain why Earth's moon is so large
The larger moons of Pluto and Earth likely formed through a collisional process with Charon and our moon, respectively, ...
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U of A researchers describe cosmic 'kiss' that bound Pluto to largest moon
University of Arizona researchers have unveiled evidence of romance at the farthest reaches of the solar system: a cosmic ...
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How Pluto captured its largest moon Charon with a 10-hour icy 'kiss'
Pluto may have got romantic to capture its largest moon, colliding and engaging in a passionate but icy 10 hour kiss with ...
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Six-planet alignment lights up the January sky
A planetary alignment occurs when several planets gather on one side of the Sun, appearing to form a line from our ...
How Pluto and Charon Were Born From a Giant Collision
Recent simulations link the creation of Pluto and its moon Charon to a colossal impact, akin to the Earth-Moon origin, ...
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Pluto and Charon formed through a 'kiss and capture' collision
New study reveals Pluto and Charon’s origin: a unique "kiss and capture" collision redefines how binary systems form.
You think it’s cold? The winter storm is nothing compared to these icy worlds
In our solar system, Earth is one of only three worlds that sees temperatures above 32 degrees Fahrenheit, while other ...
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Pluto-Charon formation scenario mimics Earth-Moon system
A researcher has used advanced models that indicate that the formation of Pluto and Charon may parallel that of the Earth-Moon system. Both systems include a moon that is a large fraction of the size ...