This “parade of planets” hasn’t been seen from Earth since 2004, and it won’t happen again until 2040.

Kids and adults can get involved these citizen science experiments from NASA researchers. Each one comes with educational materials that can help you learn about everything from alien planets to ...

Curious Kids is a series for children in which we ask experts to answer questions from kids. Why do Uranus and other planets have rings around them? (Lesedi, 6, Soweto, South Africa) ...

A new magazine, Astronomy for Kids, features a hundred pages of out-of-this-world information.

This is the last Weekly Wonder as we all shepherd our kids into this unusual school year. Here are a few fun diversions to ease stress — or, for younger kids, fill the time.

The alignment of seven planets in the night sky has captivated observers for centuries, inspiring awe and curiosity. This celestial event, commonly referred to as a planetary parade, is not just a ...

Our picks for the best space books for kids will add science and diverse titles to youngsters' libraries.

Go with a classic for holiday gifts this year: Books! Check out our favorite science books for the young scientists on your list.

Here's a look at our solar system, from the scorching surface of Venus to the home of the largest volcano.

Dwarf planets are worlds too small to be full-fledged planets, but too big to fit in smaller astronomical categories. Pluto, the most famous dwarf planet, lost its planet status in 2006.

While the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is closed for renovations, museum staff will hit the road to host free educational events for kids and ...