Astronomy Essentials
Tonight
Visible planets and night sky guide for June
Visible planets and night sky guide. Look for brilliant Venus and bright Jupiter very close together in the west after sunset.
Spaceflight
NASA will announce Artemis 3 astronauts today!
On June 9, 2026, NASA will announce the 4 astronauts who will fly aboard the Artemis 3 mission. Artemis 3 is currently scheduled to launch in 2027.
Earth

California faults under record stress, study finds

A new model of 1,000 years of earthquake history along 2 California faults has revealed that these faults are under record levels of stress.
Sun

Sun news: Sun-stuff arrives, but disturbance only mild

Sun news for June 9, 2026: The eagerly anticipated blast of sun-stuff arrived yesterday, but only triggered mild disturbance.
Astronomy Essentials
Space

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.
Tonight

Venus-Jupiter conjunction: Sky’s 2 brightest planets to meet

Get ready for a spectacular Venus-Jupiter conjunction! Don't miss these planets getting closer after sunset each day. The big event happens on June 8 and 9.
Human World

What is The Hum? Scientists provide an update

For decades, people around the world have reported hearing The Hum. What is it? A new study helps narrow down possible answers.
Earth
Human World

Celebrate World Oceans Day today, June 8, 2026

World Oceans Day is a day to honor our connection to Earth’s oceans and to learn what we can do to protect ocean habitats. Celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8.
Today's Image

Best deep-sky photos of May 2026 from the EarthSky community

Enjoy this gallery of deep-sky photos from May 2026 by our EarthSky community. If you have a great photo to share, we'd love to see it!
Today's Image

NASA’s Perpetual Ocean 2 video will mesmerize you

Watch a mesmerizing perpetual ocean video that shows the movements of the currents and eddies that churn off the eastern coasts of the continents.