Moonshot proposals to save the poles are gaining popularity as the planet heats up. But none of the most high-profile ideas ...

The Solar System is home to a remarkable range of planets, from tiny rocky worlds to massive gas giants. But just how big are these planets really? To put it into perspective, we can run some ...

On April 7, 2025, NASA had a rare opportunity to study Uranus’ atmosphere and rings when the ice giant passed between Earth and a distant star, creating a “stellar occultation.” This event, which was ...

Ice giant planets such as Uranus and Neptune exhibit complex atmospheric dynamics that are critical to understanding planetary weather, chemistry, and long‐term climate evolution. Their atmospheres ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Uranus and two of its moons, Miranda and Ariel. | Credit: Science: NASA, ESA, STScI, Christian ...

Astronomers have just revealed that a day on Uranus is longer than was previously thought, at 17 hours, 14 minutes and 52 seconds. This is 28 seconds longer than the previous estimate, which was made ...

This quiz will challenge your knowledge of Uranus's strange rotation, chilly atmosphere, and curious collection of moons.