The shape of a planet's orbit is one of its fundamental properties, along with its size and distance from its host star.

With a sun more than 4.5 billion years old, our solar system is considered "middle-aged," and the pictures of what it might ...

Another finding was how dramatically the planets varied in brightness over just three years. The team discovered that PDS 70 ...

After Friday's spectacle, a "planet parade" of this size won't appear in the night sky for several years, experts say.

Everybody loves a parade. Most people who live in chillier climes aren’t exactly rejoicing when February rolls around — but ...

For example, you’ll need binoculars or a small telescope to see Uranus and Neptune—so, while the seven planets will be there, ...

A spectacular solar display will be seen on Friday, Feb. 28, as seven planets will be visible through binoculars, a telescope or even the naked eye during the evening's full "planet parade." ...

On Feb. 28, seven planets—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn—will all grace the early evening sky.

After Friday's spectacle, a "planet parade" of this size won't appear in the night sky for several years, experts say.

Beginning around sunset, Saturn will be situated closest to the horizon, followed by Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Mars higher ...

An advanced imaging system developed at the University of Arizona boasts a shape-shifting mirror that delivers observing ...