Tag: Celestial bodies

More than 1 million "interstellar objects" the size of the Statue of Liberty could be drifting unseen in the outer solar system right now,...

A monstrous asteroid named 2024 YR4 is currently making its way through space, captured in vivid detail by a telescope positioned in Chile. This...

Is the Moon Still Geologically Active? New Evidence Suggests Continued Volcanism and TectonicsThe moon, our celestial neighbor, has long been a source of fascination...

The possibility of primordial black holes passing through our solar system has long intrigued scientists, sparking new research and exploration into this phenomenon. A...

The Impact of Passing Stars on the Formation of Solar System's MoonsIrregular moons, like Saturn's Phoebe, aren't oddly shaped. Instead, such satellites orbit their...

Rare Jupiter and Mars Encounter: A Celestial Spectacle for AstrophotographersIn the early hours surrounding Wednesday, Aug. 14, the night sky treated avid astrophotographers to...

Astronomers have long been puzzled by the unusual shapes of the tiny asteroids Dimorphos and Selam, but a recent study sheds light on why...

The European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery by spotting potential moons orbiting over 350 asteroids. This discovery has the...

A new discovery by the European Space Agency's Gaia spacecraft has revealed 352 asteroids in the solar system that are likely accompanied by their...

The Palomar Observatory in Southern California, known for its iconic 200-inch Hale Telescope, has recently made a surprising announcement. The kitchen that once served...