This Sky Above episode showcases the total lunar eclipse that will turn the moon a deep shade of red, astronomical spring, and a dazzling planetary conjunction.

Created by the solar wind — a stream of charged particles constantly pouring out from the sun — the heliosphere acts as a ...

This rare “planet parade” features six planets—Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Jupiter—appearing clustered along the ecliptic, the Sun’s apparent path across the sky, creating a stunning ...

Most of this week's naked-eye planetary action will take place low in the western sky, which is where the aforementioned ...

Saturn’s system is mainly shaped by Titan, its largest moon, which is moving outward rapidly due to tidal forces within Saturn. A new study led by SETI Institute scientist Matija Ćuk suggests that ...

The best way to see the planetary parade is to find a location with little to no light pollution and a clear view of the horizon, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. Make sure to check the weather ...

Although astronomers have found thousands of exoplanets, the number of confirmed exomoons—and exorings—is still zero. But ...

In late February, people in the Northern Hemisphere can look up for a special sight: six planets will all be visible from clear and dark night skies. New sonifications from NASA’s Chandra X-ray ...

A crash involving the planet’s largest moon, Titan, and a hypothetical moon may have triggered a curious sequence of events ...

Some parades occur when only three or four planets align in our sky, but the coming one on February 28 is a bit more rare.

Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, might have formed after a collision with a lost moon, according to new research.

New Hubble Space Telescope imagery of the Saturn show it's 'ring spokes' in orbit around the gas giant planet. Credit: ...