The mysterious Oort cloud is the source of many of our solar system's comets, but astronomers still have no idea what it ...

Seattle vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Phoenix at Chicago, 5 p.m. Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Denver, 8:30 p.m. Houston at Utah, 9:30 p.m. Charlotte at Portland, 10 ...

Well he should, because those few brief seconds — in July of 1956 — gave young David Levy a star to wish upon for the rest of ...

This one is different and exciting: a rare smile conjunction will occur on April 25. This phenomenon happens when the ...

China's first asteroid sample-return mission, Tianwen 2, is scheduled to be launched in the coming months from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province, according to the China National ...

The annual event celebrates the discovery of the little planet with a big heart and other scientific advances at Flagstaff, ...

When astronomers detected the first known interstellar object, 'Oumuamua, in 2017, it sparked a host of new studies trying to ...

What happens when a comet collides with a gas giant? In July 1994, Shoemaker-Levy 9 slammed into Jupiter in a spectacular series of 21 explosions, creating fireballs bigger than Earth itself. This was ...

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn have all been visible to the naked eye, forming a planetary parade that has captured the attention of the nation. There’s more to come in February, with Jupiter ...

A brilliant comet waved its tail above the site of the world's largest telescope as it lit up the night sky last month. Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) soared through the starry skies above the European ...

Let’s get lucky — and let’s get to listening. At long last, Jupiter — our gas-giant planet of good fortune, abundance, games of chance and inclinations of excess — is going direct in Gemini.

In astrology, Jupiter is the bearer of blessings, fortune, favor, and excess. Also known as “the Great Benefic,” the planet comes correct with a Midas touch, bringing us opportunities for ...