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NASA Mars satellite uncovers markings 'like paint dripping down a wall' on Martian surface
By Patrick Pester published
Wave-like soil patterns on the Martian surface match those found in Earth's cold, mountain regions, which could help scientists better understand the Red Planet's climate history and search for signs of life.

Do other planets have seasons?
By Alice Sun published
Earth has four seasons, but do other planets in our solar system also have hot summer days and cold winter nights?

Planet Nine candidate detected deep in our solar system
By Patrick Pester published
Researchers have found a candidate for the hypothetical Planet Nine, which could be an undiscovered giant planet way out in our solar system. However, as with all ninth planet research, the new findings were met with some skepticism.

Jupiter: Facts about the biggest planet in our solar system
By Adam Mann last updated
Discover interesting facts about Jupiter, its many moons, and whether the gas giant and its moons could host extraterrestrial life

Mars: Facts about the Red Planet, its moons, and possibilities for life
By Adam Mann, Brandon Specktor last updated
Discover interesting facts about Mars, its moons, its atmosphere, and the possibilities of life.

4 tiny, Earth-like planets found circling 2nd-closest star system to us — and could be visited by future human generations
By Harry Baker published
A quartet of small, rocky exoplanets likely circle Barnard's Star, around 6 light-years from Earth, putting them in contention as targets of missions for future human generations.

The 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse is visible in North America tonight — here's how to see it
By Jamie Carter last updated
The full moon rises tonight. Here's everything you need to know about how to see the first "blood moon" total lunar eclipse since 2022, and the only one visible from North America this year.

Earth: Facts about the Blue Planet
By Marilyn Perkins, Adam Mann last updated
Discover interesting facts about how Earth formed, what it's made of and more.

'Planet parade' photo captures 7 planets in a line over Earth — possibly for the 1st time ever
By Ben Turner published
A stunning photo of a "parade of planets", shows Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Venus, Neptune, and Mercury in alignment from Earth. The image could be the first of its kind.

'Planet parade' 2025: See the ultra-rare planetary alignment peak this week, before Saturn gets swallowed by the sunset
By Ben Turner published
A stunning "parade of planets" will grace the night sky this week, with all seven of Earth's celestial neighbors joining the show. Here's how to spot it and why it happens.
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