Unfortunately, the electrical activity within this aurora can disrupt our ... NASA's Cassini probe sent us our closest view of Saturn as it dove into the planet's stormy atmosphere.

Aurorae the result of charged particles—electrons, protons or ions—being accelerated along a planet’s magnetic field lines. The evidence for aurora on Mercury comes from a flyby of the ...

Uncover the mystery behind Saturn’s iconic rings. ExtremeTech explains their origins and the science of our solar system.

It’s a busy month for planet-fanatics. This month’s stargazing agenda brims with planet sightings. We have planet pairings, moon-planet hangouts, and a special treat to end the month: several evenings ...