A rare daytime lunar occultation occurred on June 17, with Venus briefly disappearing behind the moon in a celestial event visible across North America.
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Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered unexpected clouds composed of salt in the atmosphere of GJ504b, a planetary-mass companion known as the 'Pink Planet'.
NASA has awarded a $30 million contract to startup Katalyst Space Technologies to build and launch a satellite rescue mission for the Swift observatory in less than a year.
The moon will pass directly in front of Venus on June 17, 2026, in a rare daytime occultation visible across much of North America. The event presents unique viewing challenges and requires extreme caution.
A new study proposes a self-interacting form of dark matter that could explain observed cosmic phenomena like scarred stellar streams, gravitational lenses, and unusual star clusters.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts mild auroral activity, potentially allowing the northern lights to be seen in nine northern U.S. states Saturday night.
Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter will form a slanted line in the western sky after sunset on June 12, offering a brief viewing window for a mini planetary parade.
Jupiter and Venus appeared less than 2 degrees apart in the constellation Gemini on June 9, captivating skywatchers and astrophotographers worldwide.