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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
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.
June 12, 2026
Dark matter: How new telescopes might help us find it
New telescopes might bring scientists closer to detecting dark matter. They could soon reveal signals that finally let us understand this mysterious substance.
June 11, 2026
Comet 3I/ATLAS has methane, unexpected discovery reveals
New analysis of data from the Webb space telescope shows that Comet 3I/ATLAS has methane. This shows its origin is different from comets in our solar system.
June 11, 2026
Severe weather threat upgraded today for Midwest
Severe weather is expected Thursday across the Midwest and Great Lakes region. Tornadoes, destructive wind and large hail are possible.
June 11, 2026
Earliest sunrises come before the summer solstice
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, your earliest sunrises of the year are happening around now. Earliest sunsets are in the Southern Hemisphere.
June 11, 2026
What is airglow? This glowing light is not an aurora
Airglow is a light that occurs high in Earth's atmosphere. It's usually too dim to see with the eye, but photographers can capture glorious photographs of it.
June 11, 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.
June 10, 2026
Lyra the Harp contains Vega, a summer gem
The constellation Lyra the Harp hosts the 2nd brightest star in the northern sky, Vega. Look for it on northern summer nights.
June 10, 2026
NASA announces Artemis 3 astronauts: See them here
On June 9, 2026, NASA announced the 4 astronauts who will fly aboard the Artemis 3 mission. Artemis 3 is currently scheduled to launch in 2027.
June 9, 2026
