Our Solar System
Solar energetic particles may cause dielectric breakdown in lunar regolith in a permanently shadowed region (PSR).
A new theory's calculations suggest that tidal forces from Venus, the Earth and Jupiter can directly influence the Sun's activity.
"This realization opens new views both to how Earth formed and to the bulk chemical composition of our home planet."
Brown dwarfs — a hot topic in astronomy right now — hold promise for helping us understand both stellar evolution and planet formation.
Planet Nine's presence could cause the elimination of at least one of our giant planets, hurling them into interstellar space after the sun dies.
"Objects found far beyond Neptune hold the key to unlocking our Solar System's origins and evolution."
Many images of planets have been manipulated. So have we seen their true colors? Not always it turns out.
Two groups of scientists reach the same conclusion about the elusive ninth planet.