Ceres is a dwarf planet and the largest object in the asteroid belt, which lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

Enough fooling around. You’d like to see something amazing. A celestial spectacle that doesn’t require a telescope or star chart.

According to new information on SkySafari 6 Pro, a program used to predict the placement of stars and planets, Thursday, Aug.

Smithsonian scientists strive to understand the natural world from plants to planets. We work to save endangered species and conserve biodiversity, explore the Earth’s geological past and present, and ...

A New Mexico State University astronomer has discovered a gap in planet sizes that could provide insights into planet formation and the universe's origins.

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A new theory suggests that “time” might be the product of a universe that, long ago, decided to settle down into one definitive story, sparking reality as we know it.

Last chance! A rare plane parade is happening on Aug. 21 and it won't happen again until 2028. Here's when and how stargazers can catch a glimpse of this week's stunning spectacle.

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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope finds TRAPPIST-1 d lacks an Earth-like atmosphere, narrowing the search for habitable planets.

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Pictures are the key to new insights in the field of astrophysics. Such images include simulations of cosmic events, which ...