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1986 Voyager 2 flyby observed planet at a very unusual time, researchers say

While the ultraviolet aurora of Uranus has been observed since 1986, no confirmation of the infrared aurora had been observed until now.

A new analysis of data shows that when the Voyager 2 spacecraft flew past Uranus in 1986, it saw a skewed view of the planet's magnetosphere. Here's why. The post Uranus mysteries solved with Voyager data first appeared on EarthSky.

It tops the 'wish list' of an influential panel

Scientists captured an "unprecedented" view.

Also, on Nov. 8, a total eclipse will drench the full moon in blood. Spooky!

The moon occults Uranus from some locations after midnight on October 12, 2022. No matter where you are, the gibbous moon can help you spot Uranus that night. The post Moon occults Uranus on October 12 first appeared on EarthSky.

An influential panel of scientists wants to see a mission to the Solar System's seventh planet.

With all the fanfare around the Webb Space Telescope, it's easy to forget about the tireless work of Hubble, its predecessor. The 30-year-old orbiting...

They now want to prioritize Uranus.

Astronomers reported Friday that three new moons — one orbiting Uranus and two orbiting Neptune — have been discovered, placing each planet's lunar tally at 28 and 16 known moons.

Neptune is not as blue as you've been led to believe, and Uranus's shifting colors are better explained, in new research.

Uranus is a strange planet in the solar system that spins titled over on its side.

The James Webb Space Telescope gave us a double header of evocative space imagery this week. Feast your eyes.

Uranus hasn't been closely observed for 30 years but a new plan proposed by a NASA scientist wants to change that.

The proposed NASA probe would "explore how Uranus formed; how much it migrated after formation; the planet's interior structure," and much more.

The tilted planet is home to unpredictable aurorae.

Rings, moons, storms and a bright polar cap all shine in a new image of Uranus captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

A new study suggests oceans for 4 Uranus' moons. If true, they'd join a growing number of ocean worlds in the outer part of our solar system. The post Oceans for 4 Uranus' moons likely, astronomers say first appeared on EarthSky.