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Space
Meet the exotic Pink Planet with salty clouds
New observations by the Webb space telescope of the giant exoplanet GJ504b - aka the Pink Planet - show that it has clouds made of salt.
June 23, 2026
Earth
Katmai bear cam season begins today! Livestream here
The world-famous Katmai bear cam season begins June 23, 2026. Find the livestream here and learn more about brown bears and Katmai National Park.
June 23, 2026
Space
Asteroid or comet? Meteor or meteorite? Answers here
A bright light zips through the night sky. But what is it? Asteroid or comet? Find the answers here and share your knowledge with your friends and family.
June 23, 2026
Space
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives at KSC
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has now arrived at Kennedy Space Center. It will be prepped for launch this summer, 8 months ahead of schedule.
June 23, 2026
Sun
Sun news: Three sun blobs to brush past Earth
Sun news for June 23, 2026: Three blobs of sun-stuff could give glancing blows to Earth in the coming days, possibly disturbing our planet's magnetic field.
June 23, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
Tonight
Visible planets and night sky guide for June
EarthSky's visible planets and night sky guide. This evening, the waxing gibbous moon will be near Spica, the brightest star in Virgo the Maiden.
June 23, 2026
Constellations
Tonight
Draco the Dragon and Thuban, a former pole star
Tonight, look for the winding shape of Draco the Dragon in the northern sky. This constellation contains Thuban, a former pole star.
June 23, 2026
Earth
Pinocchio frogs seem straight out of a fairy tale
Pinocchio frogs use their extending noses for courtship displays, blending fairy-tale looks with real rainforest survival strategies.
June 22, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
June solstice 2026: All you need to know
The June solstice happens today, June 21, 2026. It's the longest day for the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day for the Southern Hemisphere.
June 21, 2026
Space
Artemis missions target South Pole–Aitken basin on the moon
Two new studies examine the South Pole–Aitken basin on the moon. This region is a future landing site for Artemis astronauts.
June 21, 2026
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