Magnetic fields protect a planet's atmosphere from stellar winds and are crucial for life.

Planets beyond our solar system can have magnetic fields similar to those closer to home, astronomers said Tuesday after ...

Astronomers have discovered the first evidence of magnetic worlds beyond the solar system, representing a major step forward ...

Ganymede may generate its magnetic field through a core that is still forming today, challenging long-held ideas about ...

Astronomers have now clocked winds exceeding 15,500 mph on seven ultra-hot Jupiters, and the data point to something long ...

How did Jupiter acquire more large moons than Saturn? This is what a recent study published in Nature Astronomy hopes to address as a team of scientists investigated the reasons behind Jupiter having ...

How can the solar wind influence Jupiter’s massive magnetic field? This is what a recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters hopes to address as an international team of researchers ...

The magnetic fields of the Solar System’s planets are a mixed bag. Earth’s keeps us alive, Jupiter’s is one of the largest ...

Understanding Jupiter's early evolution helps illuminate the broader story of how our solar system developed its distinct structure. Jupiter's gravity, often called the "architect" of our solar system ...

"This is the first time we've ever seen a thing like this on any outer world." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A massive solar ...

A massive solar windstorm in 2017 compressed Jupiter's magnetosphere "like a giant squash ball," a new study reports. The discovery stemmed from an unusual temperature pattern scientists observed in ...