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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

We've rounded up the best telescopes for kids that make stargazing fun, easy and inspiring for the next generation of sky explorers.

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.

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

An editor and a children’s author weigh in on this year’s best STEM books for kids. Plus, listeners share their own favorites.

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.