The number of planets that orbit the sun depends on what you mean by “planet,” and that’s not so easy to define ...

In the image above, four moons of Saturn make an appearance. In the background, behind the rings, is the hazy moon Titan, one of the most fascinating worlds in the Solar System. It's the only moon ...

A new study implies that in the past, moons in our solar system may have had rings just like planets do — deepening the mystery of why no ringed moons exist today.

Titan is the only moon in our solar system with a significant atmosphere. Now we have a very good idea of how this dense ...

This challenges previous age estimates and links ring formation to the chaotic early solar system, offering insights into planetary evolution. Saturn's rings have long been a source of fascination ...

In 2022, research revealed that some of the auroras on Saturn ... anywhere in the solar system, appearing as thin streaks of bright white light set against the deep azure background of the planet.

Hyodo said it’s possible Saturn’s rings could be somewhere between the two extreme ages — around the halfway mark of 2.25 billion years old. But the solar system was much more chaotic during ...

From a rare “triple conjunction” to Venus as a super-bright “Evening Star” and the best dates to see Jupiter and Saturn at their ... best from seeing the Solar System in 2021.

Hyodo said it’s possible Saturn’s rings could be somewhere between the two extreme ages — around the halfway mark of 2.25 billion years old. But the solar system was much more chaotic during ...

If you're so equipped, give that telescope a point at Saturn. At 25 times magnification, you'll be able to see the crown jewel of our solar system in all its glory. Standard space viewing rules ...

Discover the fascinating findings from asteroid Bennu: pristine salt minerals reveal the presence of liquid water in the ...