In a surprising cosmic revelation, Uranus is found to be engaged in a unique orbital dance with a Centaur named 2015 OU₁₉₄.

Astronomers have discovered a new moon orbiting Uranus — the first spotted in nearly 20 years — and two new moons around Neptune.

A team of international researchers spotted an additional moon circling Uranus ’ for the first time in almost two decades and two new moons orbiting the planet Neptune.

When checking out Uranus, scientists discovered something exciting: that the planet appears to have a long-term partner.

Researchers from the University of Houston, led by Dr. Xinyue Wang, launched a deep probe of Uranus’ data — and determined ...

(CNN) — Astronomers have discovered three previously unknown moons around Uranus and Neptune, the most distant planets in our solar system.

One of Uranus’ moons, Miranda, could have a liquid ocean beneath its icy surface that might even harbor extraterrestrial life. If so, this would place Miranda among the few worlds in our solar ...

Uranus has the largest tilt in the solar system, at 98 degrees, which means it spins almost perfectly perpendicular to the direction of its orbit.

For sure, it was a far-reaching recommendation: The planet Uranus and its moons should be NASA's highest-priority new flagship mission for startup in the decade 2023-2032. The proposed mission ...

Of these large moons, Titania and Oberon orbit the farthest from Uranus, and these possible oceans could be dwelling 30 miles below the surface. Ariel and Umbriel may have oceans 19 miles deep.

A new study led by University of Houston researchers, in collaboration with planetary scientists worldwide, suggests Uranus ...

Astronomers have discovered a new moon orbiting Uranus — the first spotted in nearly 20 years — and two new moons around Neptune.