Recent research has given evidence that Jupiter was twice its current size in the past, around 3.8 million years ago, and could accommodate 2000 Earths at once. However, it is…
A striking celestial event will occur this week as a delicate crescent moon approaches Jupiter in the post-sunset sky. On the night of April 29, skywatchers will observe the moon…
Jupiter, by far the Solar System’s dominant planet, imaged on 29 November 2024. Image: Damian Peach. Jupiter reaches its long-awaited opposition on 7 December when it lies in Taurus with…
October offers a fascinating opportunity for skywatchers with a new comet making its appearance and several planets visible throughout the month. A particularly intriguing comet, known as C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS),…
Efforts to uncover life on icy moons within our solar system have been bolstered by advancements in chemical modelling, according to recent reports. These models are being refined to better…
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft has begun deploying its scientific instruments during its journey to Jupiter. The probe, launched on October 14, 2023 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy…
The last full moon of the year, referred to as the Cold Moon, will illuminate the night sky on Sunday, December 15, 2024. According to reports, it will reach its…
Newly captured images of Jupiter reveal two enormous thunderstorms raging within the planet's Southern Equatorial Belt (SEB). According to reports, these storms are expected to release green lightning and potentially…