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Pluto isn’t a planet — but it gives us clues for how the solar system formed
NPR· 8 hours agosong, Interplanet Janet. Upon the discovery of its existence in 1930, Pluto enjoyed decades of special status as one of the solar system's planets ...
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is different from what an Italian astronomer observed in 1665 | CNN
CNN.com· 10 hours agoJupiter’s iconic Great Red Spot is a massive storm that has swirled within the atmosphere of the...
The Solar System Is Weirder Than You Think
Hackaday· 5 days agoWhen I was a kid, the solar system was simple. There were nine planets and they all orbited in more-or-less circles around the sun. It ...
Why smaller planets are better at building large moons
Space via Yahoo News· 1 day agoTo date, no exomoons have definitely been found. There are a couple of candidates but these are...
What Happens When Saturn Is in Retrograde? Astrologer Explains + How It Affects Your Horoscope
Woman's World via Yahoo News· 1 day agoGiven how much fear mongering we tend to hear about retrogrades, it’s natural to find yourself...
Neptune-like planet 'Phoenix' baffles astronomers with its atmosphere
Astronomy Magazine· 5 days agoAstronomers have discovered a planet beyond our solar system that’s so cozy with its host star, its...
Get Ready for the Longest Day of the Year in the Northern Hemisphere
New York Times· 3 days agoOn Thursday, everyone in the northern half of our planet will experience the summer solstice. It’ll...
Unexpected Find: Webb Discovers Mystery Sulfur on Distant Planet
SciTechDaily· 6 days agoGJ 3470 b is a gas dwarf with unexpected sulfur dioxide in its atmosphere. This discovery provides...
Five great things to see in the summer night sky
Washington Post· 6 hours agoSummer nights are the shortest but also the warmest — making them particularly appealing for skywatching. The upcoming months feature the year’s best...
Jupiter in Astrology Can Bring You Some Serious Luck
The Cut· 3 days agoAccording to Jupiter — the planet of luck and fortune — the answer is a resounding “hell yes.” If you’re hoping to optimize your relationship with...