An international team has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the tectonic evolution of terrestrial planets.

The inner planets Mercury and Venus will both be visible in the east-southeast sky before sunrise on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

The material used to build the Temple of Venus in Naples has remarkably endured even as Earth's surface around it sank from ...

A new study finally uncovers what powers Venus's super-fast winds. Scientists found that a daily thermal tide—created by the ...

A new study suggests that a once-daily atmospheric tidal cycle may be a bigger driver of rapid Venusian winds than previously ...

Snapshots from six computer simulations illustrating the distinct tectonic regimes of terrestrial planets, including the newly discovered ...

In the early hours ofNovember 25, 2025, stargazers will have the rare opportunity to witness two of our solar system’s ...

Celestial events like meteor showers, eclipses, and more often give stargazers a reason to look up to the sky with curiosity ...

Two enormous structures that sit at the border between the Earth's mantle and its core have puzzled scientists for decades.

Keep an eye on the forecast for clear night skies, so that you don't miss out on the astronomical events occurring throughout ...

This new understanding comes from a study by a team led by Rutgers University geodynamicist Yoshinori Miyazaki. The research ...

A new study suggests that a once-daily atmospheric tidal cycle may be a bigger driver of rapid Venusian winds than previously ...