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Manhattanhenge is back! | Space photo of the day for June 1, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd published
The city spectacle is back for 2026 — and don't worry you'll have another chance to see it in July.

3 bright planets light up June's night sky — Here's where and when to look
By Joe Rao published
Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline a spectacular month of planetary viewing.

On this day in space! June 1, 2011: Endeavour's final touchdown
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
NASA's space shuttle Endeavour.

Astronomers discover a 'lost world' of black hole mergers: 'It's the astronomical equivalent of uncovering an ancient civilization'
By Robert Lea published
This could change our understanding of how the cosmic titans collide.

May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide — see these stunning photos of the smallest full moon of 2026
By Anthony Wood published
The second full moon of May put on a spectacular show on May 31.

'A pretty significant setback': How Blue Origin's rocket explosion affects NASA's moon plans
By Josh Dinner published
The explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is a big setback for the spaceflight company and will have implications for NASA's plans to return astronauts to the surface of the moon.

Aurora forecast June 1 - Northern lights could make a brief appearance tonight under lingering solar wind effects
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

'The Arrival' at 30: Charlie Sheen’s criminally underrated alien invasion thriller feels much scarier today
By Jeff Spry published
'If you can't tend to your own planet, none of you deserve to live here.'
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!

