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Visible planets and night sky guide for June and July
EarthSky's visible planets and night sky guide. Look for the moon near Antares tonight and tomorrow. And watch a video here about the upcoming June full moon.
June 26, 2026
Latest sunsets follow the summer solstice
Why don't the latest sunsets come on the longest day (the solstice)? It's all to do with a discrepancy between sun time and clock time.
June 26, 2026
June solstice 2026: All you need to know
The June solstice happens today, June 21, 2026. It's the longest day for the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day for the Southern Hemisphere.
June 21, 2026
Does the North Star ever move in the sky?
The North Star is a symbol for constancy. But a video or star trails image reveals that it makes its own little circle around the sky's north pole every day.
June 19, 2026
Astro quiz: Test your night sky know-how here!
How well do you know the night sky? Test your know-how of stars, constellations and more with this fun astro quiz. Enjoy!
June 16, 2026
Meteor shower guide 2026: Up next … Delta Aquariids
Up next is the Delta Aquariid meteor shower, they'll compete with a waning gibbous moon. Watch for meteors in dark skies before dawn the week before July 30.
June 15, 2026
Venus-Jupiter conjunction 2026. Wow! Best photos here
The Venus-Jupiter conjunction for 2026 is here! Enjoy these stunning photos from around the world as the sky’s brightest planets have been drawing closer.
June 10, 2026
Top 10 space objects to see during the day
Love astronomy, but don't like to stay up late? Here are the top 10 space objects you can see - under the right conditions - during the day.
June 9, 2026
Arietids – most active daytime meteor shower – around June 10
The Arietids - the most active daytime meteor shower - peak on the mornings around June 10. Watch for them before dawn while blocking out the light of the moon.
June 5, 2026
Can a single season have only 2 full moons?
We know it's possible to squeeze 4 full moons into a single season. But can a season have just 2 full moons? Turns out it can, but it is rare.
May 31, 2026
