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Sun news: Sun-stuff could give us a glancing blow tomorrow
Sun news for June 15, 2026: The sun is taking a breather, but a glancing blow from a CME could disturb Earth's magnetic field tomorrow.
June 15, 2026
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.
June 15, 2026
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.
June 14, 2026
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.
June 14, 2026
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.
June 14, 2026
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.
June 14, 2026
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.
June 12, 2026
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.
June 12, 2026
Tonight
Mercury is farthest from the sunset on June 15
The innermost planet, Mercury, will be 18 degrees from the sun at greatest elongation at 18 UTC on February 19. Look for it shortly after sunset near Venus.
June 12, 2026
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