Skygazers, mark your calendars because one of the coolest celestial events is coming around again toward the end of February.

Exoplanets like Earth have been discovered but not all Earth-like planets are equal when it comes to alien life.

Spectacular clouds swirl across the surface of Jupiter. These clouds contain water, just like Earth's, but are much denser on ...

Astronomers have now confirmed over 6,000 exoplanets orbiting distant stars, marking a significant milestone in humanity’s quest to understand planetary systems beyond our own. According to Space.com, ...

A decade of observations of four planets around the young planetary system V1298 Tau revealed a rare, long-sought missing link in planet formation.

We live in a very exciting time: answers to some of the oldest questions humanity has conceived are within our grasp. One of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. For five consecutive mornings, beginning on Aug. 17, early ...

You’ve set your telescope up and are showing people some of the wonders in the sky. Of course, they’re going to ask you questions. Here are some you might be asked. How many do you know the answers to ...

Polygon has rounded up the best icy sci-fi planets from our favorite video games, movies, television, and books ...