Popularity scores

January 2026
Journal popularity score 990
Discipline popularity scores (quartiles)
Astronomy and astrophysics 1(Q1)
Planetary sciences 1(Q1)

Journal info (provided by editor)

Manuscripts received last year
4490 manuscripts
Articles published last year
3440 articles
% accepted last year
80% accepted
Immediately rejected last year
n/a
Open access status
optional
Two-year impact factor
4.96

About

Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal which publishes research in astronomy and astrophysics. First published in 1827, MNRAS is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious astronomy journals. Anyone may submit a paper to be considered for publication in MNRAS. There are no restrictions based on nationality, institutional affiliation, qualifications etc. Over three-quarters of papers published by MNRAS originate from outside the UK.