Planet Coverage

New planet discovered by University of Georgia researchers using Artificial Intelligence

The exoplanet was uncovered using artificial intelligence.

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Tips for observing this month's rare planetary alignment

Throughout June, the five "naked-eye" planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, will be visible in the sky.

Distant planet shows how our solar system could die

In a recent study published in 'Nature,' astronomers claim to have found a darkened planet hovering around the remains of a burned-out star.

Two new exoplanets found by citizen scientists

Though neither of the planets are likely able to support life, they provide more information about what's outside of our solar system.

Not too hot, not too cold: NASA finds millions of planets that could support life

NASA says our galaxy holds at Least 300 million potentially habitable planets.

Possible signs of life discovered on Venus, scientists announce

Using high powered telescopes, the astronomers assert that the detection of phosphine on Venus could be due to "the presence of life."

Teen interning at NASA discovers new planet

He is not old enough to vote yet one teenager has the skills to discover a new planet.

Perseids may disappoint, but the planets dazzle

In years past, the Perseid meteor shower has produced as many as 200 bright meteors streaking through the mid-August night sky and usually a dozen more each hour, but not this year. The 2019 Perseids meteor shower is going to be difficult to see because of the nearly full moon.

Tony Rice, WRAL contributor/NASA Ambassador

See the moon and Jupiter close in Tuesday morning's sky

The moon and Jupiter looked close to each other early Tuesday morning during a conjunction of the two bodies.

Look up for treats in the Halloween night sky

This year's Haloween moon sets at 2:17 p.m. and doesn't rise again until after midnight, so make sure your little princesses and superheroes have a flashlight.

Tony Rice, WRAL contributor/NASA Ambassador

Prime time to see half the solar system

You've probably spotted a planet or two shining brightly in the same night sky before. How about four?

Tony Rice, WRAL contributor/NASA Ambassador

Before tonight's fireworks, look up for the night sky's pre-show

If fireworks are on your agenda tonight, the night sky can provide the pre-show.

Tony Rice, WRAL contributor/NASA Ambassador

TESS launches Monday to discover Earth-like exoplanets

The TESS mission is expected to find planets ranging from small, rocky worlds to giant planets, showcasing the diversity of planets in the galaxy.

Tony Rice, WRAL contributor/NASA Ambassador

How NASA's TESS spacecraft will seek, find new planets

NASA's TESS spacecraft will spend two years searching the sky for nearby alien worlds.