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M6 and M7: Open star clusters in the Scorpion’s Tail

M6 and M7 are star clusters near Scorpius’ stinger. Under a dark sky, these loose groups of stars can be a stunning sight.

Bruce McClure

EarthSky Voices

July 23, 2026

Earth farthest from sun – at aphelion – July 6, 2026

Earth farthest from sun - aka aphelion - occurs on July 6. That's despite the fact that it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Deborah Byrd

July 1, 2026

Epsilon Lyrae is the famous Double Double star

To the unaided eye, Epsilon Lyrae appears as 1 star. But it’s actually a system with at least 5 stars. Learn how to find them here.

Bruce McClure

July 1, 2026

Latest sunsets follow the summer solstice

Why don't the latest sunsets come on the longest day (the solstice)? It's all to do with a discrepancy between sun time and clock time.

Bruce McClure

June 26, 2026

Does the North Star ever move in the sky?

The North Star is a symbol for constancy. But a video or star trails image reveals that it makes its own little circle around the sky's north pole every day.

Editors of EarthSky

June 19, 2026

Astro quiz: Test your night sky know-how here!

How well do you know the night sky? Test your know-how of stars, constellations and more with this fun astro quiz. Enjoy!

Kelly Kizer Whitt

June 16, 2026

Meteors in moonlight: 6 tips for watching

Meteors in moonlight: it's not optimal, but it's happening for the Delta Aquariids in 2026! Here are 6 tips for watching this year's shower.

EarthSky Voices

June 15, 2026

Meteor showers are here! 10 easy tips for watching

Meteor showers are unpredictable but nothing beats them for a fun and relaxing time under the stars. Here are our 10 tips to optimize your meteor viewing time.

EarthSky Voices

June 15, 2026

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.

Cristina Ortiz

June 10, 2026