Scientists studying Jupiter and Saturn’s polar storms suggest their dramatic differences arise from deep interior properties. Simulations show that “harder” or “softer” gas layers beneath the storms ...

Skygazers who look up at the moon tonight may be able to spot Saturn below it. Here's when and how to spot the conjunction in ...

Skygazers who look up at the moon tonight may be able to spot Saturn below it. Here's when and how to spot the conjunction.

Skygazers, mark your calendars because one of the coolest celestial events is coming around again toward the end of February.

Jupiter and Saturn's different polar storms reveal clues about planet interiors: Saturn has harder bottom than Jupiter.

"I don't think anyone's made this connection between the surface fluid pattern and the interior properties of these planets." ...

Jupiter steals the spotlight in January as it reaches its brightest and biggest appearance of the year. The month also ...

With the beginning of 2026 here, January is set to have a number of celestial events to keep an eye on. Starting with the full moon that is set to take place on Saturday, Jan. 3, called the Wolf moon, ...

• Sun rises at 7:23 a.m. and sets at 4:47 p.m. on the 1st • Sun rises at 7:10 a.m. and sets at 5:20 p.m. on the 31st As the New Year 2026 launches, only two bright planets, Saturn and Jupiter, are ...

The Star and Geminids Party is scheduled for Dec. 13 at Fort Frederick State Park. Tri-State Astronomers and Maryland Park Service rangers will host the event from 4:30 to 10 p.m., according to a ...

With the gas giants now close to their best, here are the best refractors, Maksutov-Cassegrain and Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes to help you see Saturn’s rings and the cloud bands of Jupiter. When you ...

• Rises at 7:31 a.m. and sets at 5:59 p.m. on the 1st (daylight saving time) • Rises at 7:03 a.m. and sets at 4:37 p.m. on the 30th (standard time) We move for daylight-saving time at 2 a.m. Nov. 2 to ...