Tonight
The Crow, Cup and Water Snake in June skies
Use the bright star Spica to help you find the Crow, Cup and Water Snake. And learn the mythology behind these faint constellations.
Earth
Glowworms turn cave ceilings into underground starscapes
Glowworms turn dark New Zealand caves into beautiful starscapes all year round. They use their elegant but deadly displays to trap their prey.
Astronomy Essentials
Tonight

Visible planets and night sky guide for June

Visible planets and night sky guide. Watch for elusive Mercury highest in the twilight western sky this evening. Venus and Jupiter are nearby, too!
Earth

Kilauea spawns a volcanic tornado, or volnado! See it here

On June 14, 2026, the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii produced a volnado, or volcanic-generated tornado. See videos of it here and check out the live cam.
Human World

3rd batch of Pentagon UAP files: Orbs and more

The U.S. government has released its 3rd batch of Pentagon UAP files. Only a few videos this time, but over 50 documents.
Space

Rosalind Franklin rover to search Mars clays for life

The Rosalind Franklin rover will land on Mars in 2028 to explore Oxia Planum, a region rich in clays. Its mission is to look for signs of past or present life.
Human World
Space

See the International Space Station before it’s gone

The International Space Station has been orbiting our planet since 1998. Here's how to spot the ISS soaring overhead in your nighttime sky.
Astronomy Essentials

June solstice in 2026: All you need to know

The June solstice will happen on June 21, 2026. It's the longest day for the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day for the Southern Hemisphere.
Space

Did galaxy-killing wind shape the early universe?

Winds from intense star formation in the early universe swept away material for future stars. This galaxy-killing wind led to the early deaths of galaxies.
Constellations

Cygnus the Swan flies along the Milky Way

Cygnus the Swan is a constellation that lies in front of the starlit band of the Milky Way. Its brightest star, Deneb, is part of the Summer Triangle.