"If our solar system is indeed moving this fast, we need to question fundamental assumptions about the large-scale structure ...

How fast and in which direction is our solar system moving through the universe? This seemingly simple question is one of the ...

Our solar system is speeding through space much faster than previously thought, challenging the fundamental assumptions that ...

A newly discovered object speeding through our solar system is sparking excitement among astronomers because it’s not from around here. Believed to be a comet, the object is only the third celestial ...

In recent years, the detection of rogue objects exiting our solar system has captivated the scientific community and the public alike. With advancements in technology and data analysis, probes have ...

Astronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.

The detection of a large interstellar object in 2017 named ‘Oumuamua was a landmark discovery. Figuring out where the wayward traveler came from, though, is another challenge entirely, especially ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An artist's interpretation of a trans-Neptunian object. | Credit: Artwork: NASA, ESA, and G.

Our solar system’s latest and only third known interstellar visitor is becoming more fascinating by the week. Spotted in early July, the object, dubbed 3I/ATLAS, is widely believed to be a comet. It’s ...

An artist's conception of Centaur 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 outgassing material into space. Credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / L. Hustak (STScI) There's a class of objects journeying around our solar system ...