Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new ...

Between 7 satellite fly-bys and 2 dedicated missions, you'd think our knowledge about Jupiter would be pretty solid, but we're still learning more.

NASA shared that with a more precise shape, it will help astronomers understand data from planets seen passing in front of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Early risers this month can see a “planet parade” building ...

The shocking findings were part of a recent study in which astronomers effectively peered back in time to discover what Jupiter was like in its early years. Jupiter is not only the largest in the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. A rare six-planet parade will stretch across the sky before ...

Jupiter reaches opposition on Jan. 10, but it provides a good sky show through the entire month. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Gas giants are large planets mostly composed of helium and/or hydrogen. Although these planets have dense cores, they don't ...