Astronomers believe they have observed a strange star forming and, if confirmed, it is the first observation of a star of its kind.
Astronomy
Get ready for a celestial spectacle that doesn’t come around often. While it's not unusual to see a few planets align on the same side of the Sun, witnessing the alignment of seven planets in our solar system is a rarer occurrence.More information: What is a planet? This is what the planets of our solar system look like
Is there life beyond Earth? Geoscientists have explored this possibility and have come to a surprising conclusion that you may not have expected.
Our star continues to put on a show and a few days ago the most powerful solar flare of 2025 took place: an X-class flare. What could its effects be? We explain it here.
Often mistaken for stars, shooting stars are one of the most popular and beautiful astronomical phenomena to observe. Here we explain how they form and why they occur.
Our natural satellite is a tremendously hostile place, with extreme temperature differences between day and night due to the absence of an atmosphere and a series of factors to take into account.
Traditionally, planets in the solar system have been considered to be rounded in shape, but is this really the case? What makes planets take on a round shape?
It was created more than 4.55 billion years ago and life began to exist onit about a billion years later. Currently, it is the onlyastronomical planet where life has been reported, but do you know where itsname comes from?
Considered wandering stars by ancient civilizations, the development of astronomical science has taught us that the Sun is orbited by eight planets, including the only home known to humanity. This is how the worlds of our solar system were formed.
Lunar perigee is an astronomical phenomenon related to the distance between Earth and our natural satellite. But what is it really and how long does it last?
Although there is still a long way to go before the Sun goes dark, it is inevitable to wonder what will happen when it does. Could it end up being a black hole like other stars?
Albireo is a beautiful star in the Cygnus constellation, famous for its double star appearance with contrasting colours. Its enigma makes it an object of study for astronomers.