Neptune

Monmouth County businesses, including Callie’s Creamery in Neptune, are cleaning up after significant flooding caused by Monday’s storm. Owner Jay Vigilante reported water rushing into the business, with the establishment expected to remain closed.

Astronomers have been searching for a potential hidden giant planet beyond Neptune, as unusual orbits of distant Kuiper Belt objects initially supported the Planet Nine theory. Recent discoveries, however, show more stable motion than expected, challenging the idea and suggesting Planet Nine might be much farther away than previously thought.

A new study reveals that Nereid, one of Neptune's 16 known moons, may hold an incredible connection to the planet itself. Researchers are highlighting that Nereid is extremely understudied despite its potential significance to understanding Neptune's moon system.

Neptune's moon Nereid may be an original companion that survived a cosmic crash, according to a study using NASA's Webb Space Telescope. Nereid's composition is inconsistent with Kuiper Belt objects and its orbit suggests it formed close to Neptune. The findings provide insight into the Neptunian system's origin story.

The James Webb Telescope captured an image of Neptune and its moons, including Nereid, which may be a survivor of the planet's violent history. Nereid's origin is mysterious and has sparked interest in understanding Neptune's past. The telescope's image provides valuable insights into the planet's formation and evolution.

A new study suggests that Uranus and Neptune could be full of rocks. The two planets are depicted in shades of light blue, with Neptune being slightly deeper. This discovery sheds new light on the composition of the planets.

A mini-Neptune exoplanet and its hot Jupiter companion, TOI-1130b and TOI-1130c, formed further out from their star before migrating inward together. This odd couple's survival is attributed to their unique migration pattern. The discovery provides insights into the formation of planetary systems.

A mysterious world beyond Pluto may have an atmosphere, according to a study. If confirmed, it would be the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere. This discovery could provide new insights into the formation and composition of our solar system.

Scientists suggest that deep within Uranus and Neptune, extreme pressures and temperatures may create a 'superionic' hybrid phase of carbon and hydrogen, where hydrogen atoms move fluidly through a rigid carbon structure. This discovery could explain the planets' unusual magnetic fields and reshape understanding of heat and electricity flow in their interiors.