The most unpredictable meteor shower of the year peaks next week. Here's what to expect
The June Bootids usually produce just a handful of meteors, but this notoriously unpredictable shower has a history of surprise outbursts.
Skywatching
Amazon Prime Day 2026 starts in four days, these are the best early deals
Deals Prime Day runs from June 23-26 but some deals are here early with good discounts from other retailers like Unistellar and Walmart
Want to start stargazing? Here's why June is the perfect time for newcomers
Short nights and bright stars make the midsummer night sky surprisingly beginner-friendly.
You can still get 15% off the Unistellar eQuinox 2 and the rest of their smart telescope range for Father's Day
Space Approved - Sponsored Offer Unistellar
Unistellar's Father's Day sale is running from now until July 2 and is delivering 15% off their entire range of smart telescopes, backpacks and solar filters.
Spaceflight
Menstruation in space will be studied for 1st time with 'Operation Period'
Maybe the next Sally Ride won't be asked the "100 tampons" question.
Annie Easley, a hero of NASA | Space photo of the day for June 19, 2026
Easley was a human computer for the agency who helped with building the Centaur upper-stage rocket.
On this day in space! June 19, 1963: Vostok 5 & Vostok 6 return to Earth
On June 19, 1963, two Soviet spacecraft named Vostok 5 and Vostok 6 returned to Earth, ending a historic joint mission.
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Science & Astronomy
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
Sun-like star may have swallowed an exoplanet with help from a mysterious companion: 'You are what you eat, right?'
"That's what makes this field so exciting. You really are solving a mystery."
Space Photo of the Day
Annie Easley, a hero of NASA | Space photo of the day for June 19, 2026
Easley was a human computer for the agency who helped with building the Centaur upper-stage rocket.
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Northern lights - live updatesThe latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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Rocket launch todayFollow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonightFind out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
Was life delivered to Earth by asteroids with a helping hand from Jupiter?
Earth may have gotten some of the key ingredients for life from asteroids in the inner solar system, but not without assistance from Jupiter.
NASA is building a new space telescope to search for life on nearby planets. What would it see on ancient Earth?
A new study analyzed how NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory might be able to confidently spot biosignatures in the atmosphere of a distant ancient Earth.
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How should we handle alien detection in a world of AI, deepfakes and social media? This committee is writing the rulebook
If and when SETI discovers alien life, then a revised Declaration of Principles guarantees that once the discovery has been verified, its disclosure will come soon thereafter.
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Technology
The best DJI Drones you can buy 2026
Gift guide Looking to get into drone flying or upgrade from an old model? DJI is one of the most trusted names in drone manufacturer and we've picked out the company's best.
