A mile-wide asteroid known as 2005 UK1 will safely pass Earth on Jan. 12, 2026, at 32 times the moon’s distance, posing no ...

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

Data from the Kepler project has confirmed a new world that fulfills the telescope's goal of locating Earth-sized planets ...

"Without Mars, Earth's orbit would be missing major climate cycles. What would humans and other animals even look like if ...

Jupiter is only days away from reaching its opposition on Jan. 10 – the point when Earth sits directly between the sun and ...

This week, the giant planet Jupiter will be at its closest approach to Earth in 2026, offering skywatchers an unmissable view ...

Here's how the astronomical phenomenon influences our planet—from the length of our seasons to the way Earth moves through ...

Earth may have a moon today because a nearby neighbor once crashed into us, a new analysis of Apollo samples and terrestrial rocks reveals. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Scientists measured mass and distance of free floating planet drifting through space without star for first time.

Researchers uncover how Mars affects Earth’s orbit, offering new insight into the planetary forces behind ice ages.

At half the size of Earth and one-tenth its mass, Mars is a featherweight as far as planets go. Yet new research reveals the ...

Jupiter, as always, is a dazzling object, shining among the stars of Gemini the Twins. It reaches opposition on Jan. 10; this ...