Computer simulations suggest that there is an undiscovered Earth-like planet lurking in the distant … [+] Kuiper Belt, well past the orbit of Neptune (artistic illustration). Fernando Peña D’Andrea There may be an undiscovered planet in the outer solar system whose presence is revealed by the strange orbit of objects beyond the eighth planet Neptune. …
Neptune from Voyager 2 spacecraft, c1980s. The Voyager 2 space probe was launched by NASA in August … [+] 1977. The purpose of the Voyager programme was to study the outer Solar System. Artist NASA. (Photo by Heritage Space/Heritage Images/Getty Images) Getty Images As our sun waxes towards it’s once-every-11 -years “solar maximum,” fears about …
Get ready to catch a glimpse of Neptune this weekend as it will be visible near the moon. Future Publishing via Getty Images If you possess a reliable pair of binoculars, this weekend offers a rare chance to spot Neptune. Mark your calendars for the evening of Friday, August 4, and keep your eyes peeled …
This weekend, on Saturday, June 17, 2023, there will be a striking alignment of five planets – Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus, and Mercury – visible in the eastern night sky. getty In the early hours of Saturday, skywatchers will have the opportunity to witness a unique celestial event. Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus, and Mercury will …