A study published today (Dec. 15) in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics reveals the discovery of two new planetary systems orbiting stars similar to our sun, also known as solar analogs. The study ...

There's a lot going on between Earth's atmosphere and the sun. Accurately forecasting conditions in this area of space is challenging but critical to the safety of astronauts, satellites, and even ...

After the sun, Jupiter is the most massive object in our solar system. More than 1,000 Earths could fit inside it. And now a new study has revealed how mighty Jupiter protected Earth in the solar ...

NASA’s next mission to monitor the Sun’s energy has completed two major environmental tests, marking progress toward its journey into orbit. According to NASA, the Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance ...

NASA-funded studies suggest Earth’s climate has been influenced by both the Sun’s travels through dense regions of the Milky Way and the violent superflares of its youth. Those events may help explain ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. New research suggests our sun may have swallowed a super-Earth, a planet 5-10 times Earth's ...

The year 2026 begins with a cool alignment in our solar system. Our little family of Earth, sun and moon will be at their closest to each other in the first days of the year. It’s not too often that a ...