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Big and Little Dippers in the northern sky on June evenings
The Big and Little Dippers are June sky favorites, with the Big Dipper’s Pointer stars leading the way to Polaris and the Little Dipper.
June 3, 2026
Earth
Prepare for El Niño conditions, urge officials
The WMO said on June 2 that people should start preparing now for above average temperatures and extreme weather due to coming El Niño conditions.
June 2, 2026
Space
The black hole or galaxy: Which came 1st?
QSO1 is an ancient Little Red Dot galaxy from the early universe. It contains a supermassive black hole. Which came first, the black hole or galaxy?
June 2, 2026
Sun
Sun news: The awakening, M9.3 flare, almost an X class!
Sun news for June 3, 2026: M9.3 flare, almost X class! AR4455 fires 4 M flares from a simple alpha setup. M-flare odds jump to 60%. X odds at 10%.
June 2, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
Tonight
Visible planets and night sky guide for June
Visible planets and night sky guide. Today, look for a wonderful planetary trio: Venus, Jupiter and Mercury. Venus and Jupiter will reach conjunction soon!
June 2, 2026
Human World
June birthstone: Pearl, moonstone or alexandrite
June babies ... it is time to choose your June birthstone: pearl, moonstone or alexandrite. All of them are lovely choices.
June 2, 2026
Earth
Elephant calf reunion melts hearts in Kenya
An elephant calf reunion in Kenya melted hearts recently. The lost baby answered her aunt’s call and her family rushed in to welcome her home.
June 1, 2026
Space
Could aliens visit Earth? Here are some challenges
Scientists say it’s unlikely aliens visit Earth anytime soon, because interstellar travel faces huge barriers of distance, energy and time.
May 31, 2026
Earth
Human World
BOOM over Massachusetts and U.S. East probably a meteor
Many reported a streak across the daytime sky and a boom over Massachusetts and surrounding areas in the US East, probably a meteor.
May 31, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
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
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