A visible line of planets has for weeks been the talk of astronomers and hobbyist stargazers who have sought to catch a sight of our solar system's worlds. Online chatter and a frenzy of media ...

A team of astronomers led from St. Andrews and Manchester universities today (6 July) announced the discovery of a ring of rocks circling a very young star. This is the first time these ‘pebbles,’ ...

A rare image reveals a giant planet clinging to two stars, helping scientists understand how planets survive in chaotic star ...

Even the best telescopes can’t see exoplanets. It’s all about watching for jiggly stars, blue shifts, and transits.

A seven-planet alignment will take place Friday and stargazers won't want to miss the rare spectacle. While NASA says it's unlikely that all the planets will be visible to the naked eye, they could ...

Stargazers in California and worldwide will be treated to a planet parade in February when Earth's seven sister planets align. You'll need high-powered binoculars or a telescope to see Neptune and ...