Neptune

Neptune, the other blue planet, is the eighth planet in our solar system. Neptune is an ice giant.

Related Topics: Uranus, Saturn, Pluto, We Don't Planet

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'Planet Nine': Facts About the Mysterious Solar System World (Infographic)

By Karl Tate published 20 January 16

Researchers say an anomaly in the orbits of distant Kuiper Belt objects points to the existence of an unknown planet orbiting the sun.

Rocky Planet Found Around Star with Least Metal Yet

By Jesse Emspak published 25 December 15

What's It Like to See Auroras on Other Planets?

Posted published 20 November 15

Witnessing an aurora first-hand is a truly awe-inspiring experience no matter what planet you may be on.

The planet Uranus will be at opposition on Oct. 11, 2015. This Starry Night Software sky map shows the location of Uranus, as well as Neptune, at midnight on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 as seen in the southern sky from mid-northern latitudes.

For Stargazers' Delight, Uranus and Neptune: The Most Distant Planets

By Joe Rao published 7 October 15

It's officially autumn, and time once again to seek out the two most distant planets of our solar system, Uranus and Neptune.

Stunning Web Comic 'Brassens in Space' Takes Readers on Cosmic Journey

By Calla Cofield published 1 September 15

An illustrated Web comic by the cartoonist Boulet explains his passion for stargazing, and takes readers on an awe-inspiring tour of the cosmic landscapes made visible by science.

NASA to Study Uranus, Neptune Orbiters

By Dan Leone published 31 August 15

NASA began an early feasibility study for missions to the distant, mostly-ignored ice-giants Uranus and Neptune, a senior agency official said here Aug. 24.

Best Space Photos of the Week — July 12, 2015

By Space.com Staff published 13 July 15

From gorgeous views of Pluto and its largest moon Charon to an amazing shot of the International Space Station crossing the moon's face, don't miss these amazing space images.

Neptune's Strange Magnetic Field Stretches Arms in New Model (Video)

By Sarah Lewin published 8 July 15

Artist's concept of NASA's New Horizons probe in the Pluto system.

Pluto Weather Forecast: Probe Likely to Find It Gusty and Gassy

By Nola Taylor Tillman published 6 April 15

Thanks to instruments on board NASA's New Horizon's spacecraft, which will fly by Pluto this summer, scientists are able to get an unprecedented look at the space weather near the dwarf planet.

While living on Neptune's moon Triton, you'd be subjected to the coldest temperatures in the solar system, incredibly weak gravity and retrograde sunrises and sunsets. This image of Triton was taken by NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft in 1989.

What It Would Be Like to Live on Neptune's Moon Triton

By Joseph Castro published 24 March 15

Neptune's moon Triton has some unique properties among the moons of the solar system, which could make it an interesting location for a space colony.

Chart shows conditions on Triton, moon of Neptune.

Living on Triton: Neptune's Moon Explained (Infographic)

By Karl Tate published 24 March 15

Triton's surface is so cold, the ground is made of frozen nitrogen.

This artist's illustration shows NASA's New Horizons spacecraft during its flyby of the Pluto system on July 14, 2015.

Bringing Pluto into Focus: Q&A with New Horizons PI Alan Stern

By Mike Wall published 26 January 15

Alan Stern, principal investigator of NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto, talks to Space.com about the probe's July 14 flyby of the dwarf planet.

Laser-driven shock compression of stishovite was used to study the melting temperature of silica deep inside the mantle of rocky exoplanets and the core of giant planets.

Zap! Laser Blasts Shed Light on Cores of Alien Planets

By Charles Q. Choi published 22 January 15

Mysterious Planet X May Really Lurk Undiscovered in Our Solar System

By Mike Wall published 16 January 15

Find Uranus, Neptune in the Night Sky Now

By Joe Rao published 26 November 14

Observers with keen eyes will be able to see two little-spotted planets in the night sky this season.

The planet Neptune shines a serene blue in this image assembled from two photos by NASA's Voyager 2 probe during its historic flyby of the planet in August 1989. Neptune reaches an orbital milestone called opposition in the night sky on Aug. 29, 2014.

Neptune and 'Dodgeball' Asteroid Star in Webcasts Tonight: Watch Live

By Mike Wall published 29 August 14

Galileo's Sketch of Jupiter's Moons, Dec. 27/28, 1612

Cosmic Quest: Who Really Discovered Neptune?

By Geoff Gaherty published 28 August 14

A New World: NASA Recalls Voyager 2 Probe's 1989 Neptune Encounter

By Mike Wall published 26 August 14

On to Pluto! NASA Spacecraft Now Beyond Neptune's Orbit (Photos)

By Mike Wall published 25 August 14

Neptune's moon Triton is seen in new detail in this still from a NASA animation showing the best map yet of the moon using data from the Voyager 2 spacecraft collected during a flyby on Aug. 25, 1989.

NASA Unveils Best Map Ever of Neptune's Moon Triton (Images, Video)

By Mike Wall published 22 August 14

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