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.
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
Tonight

Visible planets and night sky guide for June

Visible planets and night sky guide. The Venus-Jupiter conjunction is over, but the brightest planets in our sky are still very close together. Don't miss them!
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.
Earth

Severe weather in the upper Midwest expected today

Severe weather is expected today and tomorrow across the Midwest and Great Lakes. Tornadoes, destructive wind and large hail are possible.
Sun

Sun news: A blob of solar stuff headed for Earth

Sun news for June 11, 2026: A blob of solar stuff coming to us at Earth. Produced during a C6.7 flare from AR4465. Arrival June 14. A glancing blow expected.
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.
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.