Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92. That's more than any other planet in our solar system. Saturn, the one-time leader, comes in a ...
Spread the loveIn a remarkable update that has captured the world’s attention, NASA announced that Jupiter now boasts 101 officially recognized moons as of March 2026. This dramatic increase in the ...
If you have binoculars, you may even spot some of Jupiter’s largest moons as tiny pinpoints beside the planet NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty A waxing crescent moon and Jupiter will appear close together ...
That brilliant light now glistening in the west at sunset is again the “star” of the show. It is, of course, the planet Venus, and this week it’ll pair up ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Look to the eastern sky a few hours after sunset on Sunday, ...
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede is larger than the planet Mercury, hides a massive ocean beneath ...
Another day, another show in the sky! If you look up after dark on Wednesday, April 22, you’ll catch a charming moment in the cosmos, no telescope required: a glowing waxing crescent moon hanging near ...