Research shows Jupiter’s strong gravitational pull may have protected Earth by keeping its orbit steady and preventing it from drifting toward the Sun.
"We study cometary bodies because they act as time capsules, sealing in material from their formation billions of years ago." ...
Set to peak on Oct. 8, 2025, the Draconid meteor shower will light up autumn skies with up to 10 shooting stars per hour.
Three significant meteor showers are going on at the same time these next two weeks. Also exciting is the gap between the two brightest planets shrinking rapidly on the way to what will be a ...