Could a giant planet between Mars and Jupiter have doomed Earth? A new study suggests that small changes would have been manageable, but a massive super-Earth could have made our planet uninhabitable — offering clues about where life might (or might not) exist beyond our solar system.

According to Star Walk, the next "planet parade" When is the 7 planet alignment? Mercury to join in late February. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are frequently seen in the night sky. But because Venus and Mercury orbit closer to the sun than Earth, with smaller ...

"It's like a game of billiards around the solar system, flying by a couple of planets at just the right angle and timing to build up the energy we need to get to Jupiter and Europa."

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In late January this year, NASA’s Psyche spacecraft turned its cameras to the sky and captured some incredible images. The twin cameras onboard, part of the spacecraft’s imaging system, photographed the planets Mars and Jupiter, along with Jupiter’s moons - Io, Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa.

NASA’s Europa Clipper is using Mars and Earth’s gravity to travel efficiently to Jupiter. The spacecraft will study Europa’s ice and ocean.

While much of what you've been hearing about a "Planetary Parade," is pure hype, you still do have reason to look into the night sky Sunday.

After dusk on Friday night, seven planets are expected to align in the night sky. But you'll need binoculars or a telescope to see them all.

Seven planets are on display in the night sky at the end of February, but some will be harder to spot than others. Here’s what you need to know to catch a glimpse.