Astronomers share calculations for the upcoming solstice on June 21, marking the longest day of the year in the north.
Month: June 2026
Visible planets and night sky guide for June 2026
A stargazing forecast detailing the best times to view planetary alignments including Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter.
Sun news: Sun blasts still expected, G1 storm possible on June 14
Space weather forecasts predict coronal mass ejection arrivals that could trigger G1 geomagnetic storms and beautiful auroras.
See the International Space Station before it’s gone
A skywatching guide detailing how to spot and photograph the ISS soaring across the night sky as its retirement nears.
Rosalind Franklin rover to search Mars clays for life
NASA and ESA prepare the Rosalind Franklin rover to explore oxia planum clay deposits for past microbial biosignatures.
Episode 49 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption begins at the summit of Kīlauea volcano
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory issues an alert as lava fountaining begins within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Science on Tap June 14, 2026
The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology hosts its community science engagement event discussing genomic research.
What’s Happening in Space Policy June 14-20, 2026
A weekly breakdown of space events including a scheduled NASA briefing to reboost the Swift Observatory with commercial tugs.
Yellowstone Wolves May Not Have Reshaped the National Park After All
Scientists challenge the famous trophic cascade study, claiming it relied on flawed methods to overstate the impact of wolves.
Scientists Discover Parrots May Actually Use Names to Identify People
By studying recordings researchers find evidence that pet parrots use specific vocalizations to identify distinct individuals.