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Scientists discover 62 new moons around Saturn, raising total to 145 — the most in the solar system
By Brandon Specktor published
The discovery of 62 'irregular' moons orbiting Saturn brings the planet’s total to 145 — and hints at a chaotic past.
How to watch Europe launch its alien-hunting JUICE satellite live on Thursday
By Briley Lewis published
The European Space Agency is sending a probe called JUICE to Jupiter's moons — and we've got all the info you need to watch the launch.
James Webb telescope spots dust storm raging on a giant planet nearly 20 times the size of Jupiter
By JoAnna Wendel published
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists observed a massive dust storm in the atmosphere of VHS 1256 b, a 'super-Jupiter' exoplanet located 40 light-years from Earth.
5 planets and a crescent moon are about to line up in the night sky. Here's how to watch.
By Jamie Carter published
Don't miss views of Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Mars and the moon after sunset from March 23-30.
What's the smallest known asteroid? What about the largest?
By Joanna Thompson published
Not all asteroids are planet-killers — most are tiny and others are huge. So what are the largest and smallest asteroids in the solar system?
Jupiter and Venus 'kiss' in a stunning planetary conjunction tonight. Here's how to watch.
By Brandon Specktor published
On March 1 and 2, Jupiter and Venus will appear side by side in the night sky in an event called a conjunction, which is visible without a telescope or binoculars.
You have one last chance to view the green comet this week, thanks to a close flyby with Mars
By Ben Turner published
The green comet C/2022 E3, last seen 50,000 years ago, will zoom past Mars this week. This could be humanity’s last chance to see the comet up close.
Jupiter officially has the most moons in the solar system, discovery of 12 new satellites confirms
By JoAnna Wendel published
Twelve newly confirmed moons bring Jupiter's total to 92, surpassing Saturn's 83 moons.
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