YR4 was first reported to the Minor Planet Center by NASA's Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) in Chile on January 27, 2025.

Astronomers have unlocked a new way to explore alien worlds by mapping the 3D structure of an exoplanet’s atmosphere for the ...

The controversy endures over Pluto's true status, but the solar system underdog continues to capture hearts across the globe.

Scientists accidentally discovered that the Earth's inner core might not be how we thought it was - and it could affect the length of a day.

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost captured some stunning sights on its way to the Moon's Mare Crisium basin.

Astronomers have peered through the atmosphere of a planet beyond the solar system, mapping its 3D structure for the first ...

Last year, astronomers discovered an unusual Earth-size exoplanet they believe has a hemisphere of molten lava, with its ...

"Pale Blue Dot" – one of the last photos taken by Voyager 1 – is still the most distant image of the Earth. Astronomer Carl ...

This Google Maps image captured in 2021 revealed a mysterious, triangular dark patch in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, ...

Although it’s a story of the future, it feels like a story that could happen in the present,” said director Bong Joon-ho of ...

Revolutionary technique allows astronomers to capture incredibly high-resolution images of distant galaxies and supermassive black holes.

On this day 35 years ago, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft took a picture that changed how we see our planet. The iconic "Pale ...