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What would happen to Earth if the sun suddenly vanished?
Earth is habitable due to warmth from the sun. So what would happen if the sun disappeared?
How many moons are in the solar system?
The solar system has many more moons than the one we can see in the sky. But how many do we actually know about? And how many more are waiting to be discovered?
James Webb telescope spots giant auroras rolling through Uranus' atmosphere
JWST observed Uranus for nearly a full rotation, charting the planet's upper atmosphere and magnetic environment for the first time.
Strange rocky world found lurking on the edge of 'inside out' planetary system
Astronomers have spotted an unusual 'inside-out' planetary system where a rocky world seems to have formed far beyond the realm typically reserved for gas giants.
An ocean the size of the Arctic once covered half of Mars, new images hint
Mars may have been a "blue planet" with an ocean the size of today's Arctic Ocean, a new study suggests.
Jupiter will outshine every star in the sky this weekend — how to see the 'king of planets' at opposition
Jupiter reaches opposition on Jan. 10, when it will shine all night at its brightest as Earth moves between the giant planet and the sun.
Uranus and Neptune may be 'rock giants,' not 'ice giants,' new model of their cores suggests
A new computational model suggests that Uranus' and Neptune's cores may be less icy than their "ice giant" nickname suggests.
Why is Venus so bright?
The "morning star" is bright because of several factors, including having an atmosphere filled with sulfuric acid.
