Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn should be visible to the naked eye, but with a telescope you can spot Neptune and Uranus.

These embryos, somewhere between small planetesimals and fully formed planets, were abundant during the solar system's formative stages and played a critical role in planetary formation.

Jan. 15, 2025 — New observational data and simulation models have confirmed a new type of planet unlike anything found in the Solar System. This provides another piece of the puzzle to ...

one which can offer superb views of the other bodies in the solar system. But which one to choose? We've got you covered with our guide to the best telescopes for seeing planets. Now's a great ...

The planetary parade in February 2025 will see five bright planets in clear view and a special alignment of Mercury and Saturn ...

Mars's moon Phobos is so strange that no one knows how it formed. But a forthcoming mission could solve this mystery - and a host of other puzzles connected to the solar system's deep past ...

People will be able to see a rare sight at the end of this month when all seven other planets in our solar system line up in the night sky. For the last few weeks six of the planets have been ...

Five of the brightest planets will be visible to the naked eye. With help, you may even spot Uranus and Neptune.

Don't put your binoculars away just yet, the planet parade continues through February. Here's which planets will be visible this month.

Around one to two billion years ago, this mega-asteroid broke apart in the Asteroid Belt, producing a chunk of rock that us ape-like inhabitants on the Solar System’s third planet would one day ...