Since Pluto is located so far from the sun, it takes around 248 Earth years for Pluto to orbit the sun. Pluto's orbit around the sun is not only a very long journey, it's also elliptical, resembling a ...

Three planets, along with the Milky Way, as seen over Lone Rock in Skull Valley, Utah, at about 1 a.m. on July 15, 2018. As February draws to a close, skywatchers have their final chance to see the ...

Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are all in the evening sky, but you’ll need binoculars, timing, and a clear horizon to see the full show. If you’re looking for a good reason to ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...