The solar system's journey through the galaxy is more complex than most imagine. While we often picture planets orbiting the Sun, the Sun itself is moving, hurtling through the Milky Way at about ...

Recent research has revealed that this colossal planet is approximately 4.5 billion years old, a milestone achieved through the study of ancient cosmic raindrops preserved in meteorites. This article ...

The Sun is a powerful, awe-inspiring force at the center of our solar system. Its brilliance lights up our sky and sustains life on Earth, but how close can we really get to this blazing star? In ...

Analysis of an ancient meteorite suggests that rocky planets both near and distant from the sun may have formed at the same time, challenging current models of our solar system’s evolution.

Astronomers using the Gemini North telescope in Hawai‘i captured a striking view of the new interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS on its journey toward the inner solar system.