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.
Sun

Sun news: Sun blasts still expected, G1 storm possible

Sun news for June 14, 2026: CME arrivals expected today. G1 storm possible. Aurora may reach Seattle and Edinburgh. Coronal hole stream adds fuel. Stay alert!
Astronomy Essentials
Tonight

Visible planets and night sky guide for June

Visible planets and night sky guide. Watch after sunset today for elusive Mercury in the twilight western sky. It'll be highest tomorrow evening.
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.
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.
Tonight

Venus-Jupiter conjunction: Sky’s 2 brightest planets meet

Did you see the Venus-Jupiter conjunction? The planets are still close together and putting on a show in the west after sunset. Read more here.
Earth

El Niño is officially here! How strong will it get?

NOAA's National Weather Service said on June 11, 2026, that El Niño has arrived. It's likely to strengthen and could become a super El Niño.