Space
Dark matter: How new telescopes might help us find it
New telescopes might bring scientists closer to detecting dark matter. They could soon reveal signals that finally let us understand this mysterious substance.
Space
Comet 3I/ATLAS has methane, unexpected discovery reveals
New analysis of data from the Webb space telescope shows that Comet 3I/ATLAS has methane. This shows its origin is different from comets in our solar system.
Earth

Severe weather threat upgraded today for Midwest

Severe weather is expected Thursday across the Midwest and Great Lakes region. Tornadoes, destructive wind and large hail are possible.
Astronomy Essentials
Tonight

Visible planets and night sky guide for June

Visible planets and night sky guide. Look for dazzling Venus and bright Jupiter in the western sky after sunset. You might see Mercury, too.
Sun

Sun news: A blob of sun-stuff is headed for Earth

Sun news for June 11, 2026: A blob of solar stuff is coming to us at Earth. It could disturb our magnetic field on June 14.
Tonight

Earliest sunrises come before the summer solstice

If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, your earliest sunrises of the year are happening around now. Earliest sunsets are in the Southern Hemisphere.
Earth

What is airglow? This glowing light is not an aurora

Airglow is a light that occurs high in Earth's atmosphere. It's usually too dim to see with the eye, but photographers can capture glorious photographs of it.
Astronomy Essentials

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.
Constellations

Lyra the Harp contains Vega, a summer gem

The constellation Lyra the Harp hosts the 2nd brightest star in the northern sky, Vega. Look for it on northern summer nights.
Spaceflight

NASA announces Artemis 3 astronauts: See them here

On June 9, 2026, NASA announced the 4 astronauts who will fly aboard the Artemis 3 mission. Artemis 3 is currently scheduled to launch in 2027.