What are the top astro and planetary science journals in 2026?

The top Astro and Planetary Science journals in 2026 are ranked by OpenAlex Citation Rate on this page. The ranked list above shows the highest-IF astro and planetary science publications currently in our catalog, with publisher, ISSN, and open-access status for each.

Top 10 Astro and Planetary Science Journals (2026 Ranking)

Q: How do I search journal of astro and planetary science citation rate by ISSN?

Use the JournalsHub ISSN Checker — paste the 8-digit ISSN of any astro and planetary science journal and you get the latest OpenAlex Citation Rate, CiteScore, SJR, quartile, and indexing status (Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science, UGC CARE) in one panel.

Q: Are there open access astro and planetary science journals with high citation rate?

Yes. Several Astro and Planetary Science journals are both open access and high impact — they are flagged with a green 'Open Access' badge in the ranked list. Examples in life sciences include eLife, PLOS Biology, and Nature Communications. Filter our catalog by OA + Astro and Planetary Science for the full list.

Q: How is the astro and planetary science journal ranking on this page determined?

The ranking is by latest OpenAlex, Scopus and DOAJ Citation Rate for journals tagged with Astro and Planetary Science as a primary research area. Where multiple sub-disciplines apply, the journal is grouped under the broadest matching tag. We refresh the OpenAlex data annually upon each data refresh.

Explore the leading academic journals in Astro and Planetary Science. This list features high-impact publications ranked by their latest metrics, APC fees, and indexing status.

Highest Citation Rate Astro and Planetary Science Journal 2026

The highest citation rate astro and planetary science journal currently in our catalog is Eos, with a 2026 OpenAlex Citation Rate of 0.07, published by Wiley. The ranked list below shows the full astro and planetary science journal ranking by Citation Rate.

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Ranked List: Top Astro and Planetary Science Publications

Eos

Wiley · ISSN: 0096-3941

CR: 0.07

Open Access

All Journals in Astro and Planetary Science

Eos

Wiley

0096-3941 IF 0.07

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Astro and Planetary Science Journals — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest citation rate astro and planetary science journal in 2026?

The top-ranked astro and planetary science journal on this page is the highest-impact-factor publication in our catalog for this field, sourced from our latest data refresh. Compare it with the rest of the ranked list above to see how citation rates distribute across this discipline.

How do I search journal of astro and planetary science citation rate?

Use the ISSN Checker to look up any astro and planetary science journal by ISSN — you get the latest OpenAlex Citation Rate, CiteScore, quartile, indexing badges, and OA status in one view. Or browse the ranked list above directly.

Are there open access astro and planetary science journals with high citation rate?

Yes — astro and planetary science titles flagged with the green Open Access badge above are both peer-reviewed and freely readable. Several are also DOAJ-listed and Scopus-indexed.

What does astro and planetary science journal ranking mean?

The astro and planetary science journal ranking on this page is by OpenAlex Citation Rate — the average citation count for articles published in the prior two years. Other ranking systems (CiteScore, SJR, OpenAlex Quartiles) apply different windows and weightings. Read what journal citation rate means »

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