Explore the wonders of our Solar System, from the Sun’s powerful energy to the diverse planets and celestial bodies that orbit it. Dive deep into the mysteries of moons, asteroids, comets, and more, as we uncover the secrets of our cosmic neighbourhood.
A tiny asteroid called 2024 PT5 is soon expected to be pulled by Earth’s gravity and become a mini moon (also referred to as a second moon). However, unlike our permanent neighbour—the Moon, which has accompanied us for the past 4 billion years—this mini moon will stay with us for only about two months, from …
Until August 2006, Pluto held the esteemed title of the ninth planet in our solar system but what happened afterwards shocked the scientific community and the whole world: this title was taken away, and Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet. This decision, made by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), marked a significant reevaluation in …