The rate of finding these distant worlds has recently increased, with astronomers scrambling to accommodate the data ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. There are currently more than 5,800 known planets beyond the solar system. Artist Martin Vargic ...

Our Solar System is simple—one star, planets orbiting around it. But what happens in a system with multiple stars? Scientists have discovered a planet in a seven-star system, raising big questions ...

From our tiny blue planet to the edge of the observable universe, this video takes you on a breathtaking journey of scale. We’ll explore the distances between Earth, the Moon, Mars, Neptune, and ...