Trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) are icy bodies that vary widely in size, from large dwarf planets like Pluto and Eris—each ...

A new study examines how much material from the closest star system to Earth will end up in orbit around the Sun, and how ...

Scientists comment on asteroid 2024 YR4 which may hit Earth in 2032. Prof Martin Ward, Emeritus Temple Chevallier Professor of Astronomy, Durham University, said: ...

It was, of course, a great joy for me when we could confirm the planet’s existence,” said Dr. Cretignier. “It was also a ...

Asteroids are space rocks orbiting the sun that are considerably smaller than planets. Scientists believe they’re the ...

Asteroids that orbit close to the Earth inevitably cause us some anxiety due to the even remote possibility of a collision.

An asteroid becomes a meteorite when it travels to Earth from a nearby orbit or the outer solar system and collides with ...

These popular astronomy questions, answered by Astronomy magazine, will help you better understand our universe - and share ...

Scientists found Titan’s orbit is shifting faster than expected due to tidal dissipation. A recent cosmic event likely ...

“It is the fifth exoplanet detection using the combined efforts of the PARAS-1 and PARAS-2 spectrographs. It highlights India ...

Around a star just 20 light-years from the Solar System, astronomers have confirmed the existence of what might be a ...