In an astronomical first, researchers have measured the magnetic fields of 7 "hot Jupiter" planets beyond our solar system — ...

A team led by astronomer Julia Seidel used wind speed data from seven ultra-hot Jupiters to produce the first direct ...

The TRAPPIST-1 system, located about 41 light years from Earth, has been a focal point of much exoplanetary discussion—mainly ...

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The mysterious invisible shield around a planet.

Astronomers have now clocked winds exceeding 15,500 mph on seven ultra-hot Jupiters, and the data point to something long ...

A team of astronomers has found the strongest evidence yet that some planets outside our solar system may be magnetic. Using ...

A celestial phenomenon is forming in the Northern Hemisphere on Friday, as seven planets are expected to appear lined up in the night sky. Most are expected to be visible to the naked eye, though not ...

A rare celestial spectacle is gracing the night sky this February, as seven planets — Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune — are in the post-sunset sky in a phenomenon most ...

Stargazers are in for a treat this week as a planetary parade is set to take place - just a month after the last planetary spectacle. This latest planetary alignment or "planet parade" - is set to ...