Planetary alignment is when several planets gather closely on one side of the sun simultaneously, according to Starwalk.space. This is colloquially referred to as a “planetary parade,” or a “parade of ...

If you’re on the Internet, you’ve likely seen an Instagram or TikTok claiming that on January 25, 2025, the eight planets in our solar system will perfectly align in the night sky. And if you’re on my ...

How do rogue planetary-mass objects -- celestial bodies with masses between stars and planets -- form? An international team of astronomers has used advanced simulations to show that these enigmatic ...

The planetary parade on February 28, 2025, is a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event that will see seven planets align in the night sky. This rare planetary alignment, also known as a planetary parade, ...

Planets larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune are the most common kind in the galaxy, but because our solar system lacks such a planet, scientists don’t know much about how they form. Astronomers ...

When you hear about planetary transits and movements, it might sound complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. The planets are always moving, and just like the moon affects the tides, these celestial ...