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Sun news: Gorgeous eruption! Sun-stuff still awaited
Sun news for June 16, 2026: CME glancing blow still awaited. Solstice geometry limits auroras. AR4465 regains beta-gamma. Northeast action brews!
June 16, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
Tonight
Visible planets and night sky guide for June
Visible planets and night sky guide. This evening, shortly after sunset, look for the young moon near brilliant Venus, bright Jupiter and elusive Mercury.
Tonight
The Crow, Cup and Water Snake in June skies
Use the bright star Spica to help you find the Crow, Cup and Water Snake. And learn the mythology behind these constellations.
June 16, 2026
Earth
Glowworms turn cave ceilings into underground starscapes
Glowworms turn dark New Zealand caves into beautiful starscapes all year round. They use their elegant but deadly displays to trap their prey.
June 15, 2026
Earth
Kilauea spawns a volcanic tornado, or volnado! See it here
On June 14, 2026, the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii produced a volnado, or volcanic-generated tornado. See videos of it here and check out the live cam.
June 15, 2026
Human World
3rd batch of Pentagon UAP files: Orbs and more
The U.S. government has released its 3rd batch of Pentagon UAP files. Only a few videos this time, but over 50 documents.
June 14, 2026
Space
Rosalind Franklin rover to search Mars clays for life
The Rosalind Franklin rover will land on Mars in 2028 to explore Oxia Planum, a region rich in clays. Its mission is to look for signs of past or present life.
June 14, 2026
Human World
Space
See the International Space Station before it’s gone
The International Space Station has been orbiting our planet since 1998. Here's how to spot the ISS soaring overhead in your nighttime sky.
June 14, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
June solstice in 2026: All you need to know
The June solstice will happen on June 21, 2026. It's the longest day for the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day for the Southern Hemisphere.
June 14, 2026
Space
Did galaxy-killing wind shape the early universe?
Winds from intense star formation in the early universe swept away material for future stars. This galaxy-killing wind led to the early deaths of galaxies.
June 12, 2026
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