The number of planets that orbit the sun depends on what you mean by “planet,” and that’s not so easy to define ...

Stargazers will be treated to a rare seven-planet alignment in February. This is what scientists hope to learn.

The eight planets in our solar system orbit the sun ... Read more This mind-blowing map shows Earth’s position within the vast universe Never is this more apparent than during a planetary ...

(The last time all seven planets aligned was on April 8, 2024, during the total solar eclipse). Aug. 29, 2025: Six planets – ...

The seven planets will not be perfectly aligned, but will appear in an arc across the sky due to their orbital plane in the Solar System.

Canadian astronomers have taken an extraordinary step in understanding how planets are born, using the James Webb Space ...

James Webb Space Telescope captures HH 30’s disc, revealing dust movement, jets, and planetary formation processes.

Explore the night sky with the best telescopes to suit every budget and experience level, perfect for observing February's snow moon and spectacular planetary parade. February is a great time to ...

Bring the Moon and planets into closer view, spot stunning star clusters and observe distant galaxies and nebulas with your own eyes — you can even photograph your subject with a smart telescope.

and the planets will slowly make their exit through the spring. “It gives us a little bit better sense of our place in the solar system and the universe,” Williams said. The Associated Press ...

The eight major planets of our Solar System orbit the Sun ... Astronomers use alignments to probe many different aspects of the Universe, and none more so than in the discovery and study of ...