Scientists have discovered a planet that may have good conditions to support life, and it is one of the closest known planets to Earth. This planet, called GJ 3378b, is about 25 light-years away from us and very close to the Milky Way. About twice the size of Earth, it orbits its star in the … Read more
July 2026 It’s going to be an exciting month for astronomy enthusiasts. Skywatchers can look forward to bright views of Venus after sunset, close encounters of the Moon and Mars before dawn, the best viewing window of the year for the Milky Way, and the start of the Perseid meteor shower. July 2026 offers one … Read more
According to Kepler observations, the most numerous planets in the Milky Way are super-Earths. These planets are larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, and they have been observed in many planetary systems in the Milky Way. Super-Earths are 1 to 4 times the size of Earth and are found in many solar systems. Their … Read more