Why do Venus and Jupiter meet up in the sky so often? It’s a symptom of a solar system that supports life on Earth

As it turns out, the conditions that set Venus and Jupiter up for their conjunctions in the sky are the same that are critical for life to survive on Earth.

Don’t miss Jupiter and Venus meet in a dazzling conjunction tonight: Here’s where and when to look

Jupiter and Venus meet in the western sky tonight (June 9) — here’s how to see it.

Incoming CME could spark impressive northern lights over the northern US tonight

A coronal mass ejection is currently racing toward Earth and could trigger G2 to G3 geomagnetic storm conditions on June 8, potentially boosting aurora displays across northern latitudes.

Rare daytime meteor shower peak this week — here’s how to see (and even hear) them

Most meteor showers are seen after dark, but the Arietids offer a rare chance to spot shooting stars in the dawn sky.

10 best Spanish beaches to see the total solar eclipse 2026

On Aug. 12, 2026, some of the best beaches in the world will play host to totality.

I resisted smart telescopes for years — then one changed my life

The last dark skies of spring are the perfect time to get to know a new smart telescope and go deep-sky stargazing.

Astrophotographer captures colossal ‘Godzilla’ plasma cloud stalking the edge of the sun (video)

Remarkable backyard footage captures giant solar prominence and streams of coronal rain flowing along the sun’s magnetic field lines.

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline a stunning planet parade through June. Here’s when to see it

Three planets, two stars and one moon create a spectacular June sky show.

Meteor streaks across the sky above big observatory | Space photo of the day for June 5, 2026

Searing across the night sky, a meteor puts on a spectacular show above Arizona’s Kitt Peak National Observatory.

One of the sky’s rarest phenomena is back: How to see rare night-shining clouds this summer

Night shining noctilucent clouds could brighten the sky before dawn and after sunset from tonight!