Here's how the astronomical phenomenon influences our planet—from the length of our seasons to the way Earth moves through ...

P erihelion – or the Earth's closest approach to our host star – will take place on January 3, 2026. At this point, our ...

How did Jupiter’s formation shape the solar system, and specifically Earth’s orbit? This is what a recent study published in Science Advances hopes to address as a team of scientists investigated the ...

Everyone who has ever lived on Earth has been well-aware of the moon, but it turns out Earth also has some frequent temporary companions. These "quasi-moons" are small asteroids that enter into a kind ...

NASA is tracking a house-sized asteroid that’s approaching Earth at a zippy 36,216 miles per hour. The asteroid—known as “2025 TC”—is projected to make its closest approach at just 53,400 miles from ...

Studies have warned that solar storms can take out the navigational and communications systems of satellites, which enable them to manoeuvre away from each other and prevent collisions. Even a single ...