Earth
California faults under record stress, study finds
A new model of 1,000 years of earthquake history along 2 California faults has revealed that these faults are under record levels of stress.
Sun
Sun news: CME glancing blow delivers mild disturbance
Sun news for June 9, 2026: CME glancing blow delivers mild disturbance. AR4464 gains beta-gamma. AR4465 fires 8 flares on debut. More action ahead!
Astronomy Essentials
Space

Top 10 space objects to see during the day

Love astronomy, but don't like to stay up late? Here are the top 10 space objects you can see - under the right conditions - during the day.
Astronomy Essentials

Venus-Jupiter conjunction 2026. Wow! Best photos here

The Venus-Jupiter conjunction for 2026 is here! Enjoy these stunning photos from around the world as the sky’s brightest planets have been drawing closer.
Human World

What is The Hum? Scientists provide an update

For decades, people around the world have reported hearing The Hum. What is it? A new study helps narrow down possible answers.
Earth
Human World

Celebrate World Oceans Day today, June 8, 2026

World Oceans Day is a day to honor our connection to Earth’s oceans and to learn what we can do to protect ocean habitats. Celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8.
Today's Image

Best deep-sky photos of May 2026 from the EarthSky community

Enjoy this gallery of deep-sky photos from May 2026 by our EarthSky community. If you have a great photo to share, we'd love to see it!
Today's Image

NASA’s Perpetual Ocean 2 video will mesmerize you

Watch a mesmerizing perpetual ocean video that shows the movements of the currents and eddies that churn off the eastern coasts of the continents.
Space
Spaceflight

ISS leak: Astronauts briefly shelter as leak worsens

The International Space Station has a leak. On Friday, NASA told the astronauts to shelter and prepare for an evacuation. Read about the ISS leak here.
Space

Our galactic neighbor is slowly coming apart

Astronomers have found the stars of our galactic neighbor, the Small Magellanic Cloud, are heading outward. This dwarf galaxy is not rotating, but coming apart.