Enceladus — the sixth largest of Saturn’s 83 moons — has been considered by astronomers to be one of … [+] the more compelling bodies in our solar system. (Illustration) Future Publishing via Getty Images Saturn’s sixth-largest moon Enceladus has a secret. About 12 miles underneath the icy crust of this “veiny eyeball” moon is…
Maat Mons is displayed in this three-dimensional perspective view of the surface of Venus. Magellan. … [+] (Photo by: Photo12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Universal Images Group via Getty Images Researchers have found evidence of active volcanism on the surface of Venus for the first time. Although the closest planet to Earth is known…
Saturn and Jupiter set behind a church ahead of their conjunction that is being called The Christmas … [+] Star next week on December 18, 2020 in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) Getty Images Each Monday I pick out the northern hemisphere’s celestial highlights (mid-northern latitudes) for the week ahead, but…
Starry night sky with aurora over the hills getty Each Monday I pick out the northern hemisphere’s celestial highlights (mid-northern latitudes) for the week ahead, but be sure to check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more. What To See In The Night Sky This Week: January 16-22, 2023…