Planet orbits so close to its star that their magnetic fields connect

At the right point of the orbit and stellar cycle, the star’s chromosphere brightens.

2 bright planets to shine together in night sky tonight ahead of bigger planetary parade

Venus and Jupiter are the brightest planets in our solar system, and they will appear unusually close together when the sun goes down tonight because of their current positions in their orbits, ...
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How many Earth-sized planets fit inside the solar system’s giants?

The Solar System is far more diverse in size than it appears from Earth. From tiny rocky worlds to massive gas giants, each ...
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I found and destroyed Solar Smash’s secret planets

Solar Smash hides more secrets than you’d expect. In this video, we uncover hidden planets and test what happens when they’re ...

3 planets to align with crescent moon in evening sky this week

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury are forming a tight cluster low on the western horizon, though clouds and potential storms may ...
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Astronomers have discovered "fluffy" planets in the constellation of Flying Fish

Astronomers have discovered two rare exoplanets with a density comparable to cotton candy. This was reported by Popular ...
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Astronomers have now confirmed more than 6,270 planets beyond our solar system

The catalog of known worlds beyond our solar system has crossed another threshold. NASA’s official tally now exceeds 6,000 ...