Comet 3I/ATLAS is showing a longer and brighter ion tail than ever before. New images reveal an increase in its activity.

A large radio galaxy study finds our solar system moves faster than theory predicts, raising new questions about how matter ...

Comet 3I/ATLAS was first detected in July, sparking a flurry of interest among scientists and in amateur astronomy circles.

The new planetarium show revealed a backwards S-shaped spiral in what's known as the Oort Cloud far beyond Pluto (American Museum of Natural History via AP) Scientists have solved one of the solar ...

Scientists have captured the birth of a new solar system for the very first time. These incredible images reveal the exact moment when planets began to form around a star 1,300 light-years from Earth.

Astronomers have captured spectacular images of a comet, C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), breaking apart in three large pieces during its ...

An accidental discovery might change how we think about one of the most mysterious structures in our solar system. The Oort Cloud, a large expanse of icy bodies revolving around the sun at a distance ...

Roughly four and a half billion years ago the planet Theia slammed into Earth, destroying Theia, melting large fractions of ...

Welcome to SolarBalls, an animated series that combines entertaining visuals with educational content about the solar system and the universe. Available in multiple languages, including Español, ...

Scientists have discovered a comet traveling one way out of the solar system after a close encounter with Saturn. The comet, designated Comet A117uUD (A117uUD), was only discovered on June 14, 2024, ...

Eleven objects found at the extremities of the solar system could mark the location of a 'Kuiper Belt 2.' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...