Scientists have solved how molten "raindrops" in meteorites, called chondrules, were formed — and the discovery reveals key ...

Over four billion years ago, the solar system was a wild and dangerous place. Swirling clouds of dust and gas slowly turned ...

Ancient droplets found in meteorites reveal the history of planet formation. About 4.5 billion years ago, Jupiter expanded quickly into the giant planet we see today. Its immense gravity disturbed the ...

I remember watching a documentary that described Jupiter as a gas giant. The image that came to my mind was a huge, soft ...

What processes were responsible for Jupiter’s formation? This is what a recent study published in Scientific Reports hopes to address as an international pair of scientists investigated the physical, ...

Rare meteor shower 'Chi Cygnids' that happens once every five years is set to unfold in mid-September A rare meteor shower, ...

In the vast solar system, if one were to select a 'behind-the-scenes hero' whose impact on Earth is profound yet often overlooked, Jupiter would undoubtedly be the strongest candidate. This giant ...

(NEXSTAR/WJZY) — Each year, the night sky is filled with some amazing sights, and you can probably guess that the stars are pointing to another spectacular show for 2021. Stargazers, get your ...

As the nights grow chillier, there is still time for Colorado stargazers to observe a meteor shower and other celestial ...

Over four billion years ago, the solar system was a wild and dangerous place. Swirling clouds of dust and gas slowly turned into the planets we know today. One giant, Jupiter, grew quickly and changed ...