Articles

✦ Cosmology

Key Models of the Universe’s Expansion: Theory and Practice

An in-depth look at the main models explaining the Universe’s expansion—from classical to inflationary theories—and their impact on modern astrophysics in 2026.

03.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
✦ Space Missions

The History of Space Missions to Venus from the First Probes

A review of key space missions to Venus from the 1960s to 2026, revealing the evolution of technology and scientific discoveries about the planet.

02.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
✦ Stars & Galaxies

How Star Clusters Reveal the Secrets of Galaxies

Star clusters are key to understanding galaxy evolution, early Universe structures, and the role of dark matter in space.

02.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
✦ Telescopes

Why Are Some Planets Brighter Than Others in a Telescope?

Discover the factors affecting planetary brightness in telescopes and learn how to pick the best observation times in 2026.

02.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
✦ Solar System

Why Pluto’s Year Length Seems Mysterious

Pluto’s year spans 248 Earth years due to its elongated, tilted orbit far from the Sun. Discover how its unique motion affects time measurement.

01.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
✦ Planets

Why Pluto’s Orbit Is So Unusual and What It Means

Pluto's elongated and tilted orbit, shaped by Neptune's gravity, affects its climate and seasons, creating unique conditions at the solar system's edge.

01.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
✦ Space News

Evolution of Space Missions Amid Technological Breakthroughs

How technology is transforming space missions in 2026: from CubeSats to space industrialization, analyzing current trends and future prospects.

01.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
✦ Telescopes

Why the Night Sky Is Brighter Near Cities: Light Pollution

Exploring why light pollution brightens the night sky close to urban areas and how it impacts astronomical observations and telescope quality in 2026.

31.08.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
✦ Solar System

Why Mars’ Seasons Differ So Much from Earth’s

Mars’ unique orbit and thin atmosphere create unusual seasons with extreme climate swings, crucial for mission planning and future exploration in 2026.

31.08.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
✦ Planets

Comparison of Planetary Atmospheres: Venus vs. Mars

We analyze the key differences between the atmospheres of Venus and Mars, their impact on climate, and potential habitability.

30.08.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
✦ Space News

Unusual Planetary Moons: What Do We Know About Them?

Exploring unique moons in the Solar System and beyond, their features, and their impact on surrounding space.

30.08.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
✦ Cosmology

The Youngest Planet in the Solar System

Discover the youngest planet in our Solar System—Jupiter—and explore its unique features, ages, models, and missions.

27.08.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team