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Summer solstice to see Venus, Mars and moon align in rare moment - how to watch

The planets will create a triangle with the moon on the sky in a special event not expected to be seen again for almost five years.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023

How to see planets align with the moon during summer solstice tonight

The Sun will be in its highest position over the northern hemisphere

Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2023

European probe captures stunning up-close views of planet Mercury during brief flyby (video, photos)

Europe's Mercury-bound probe BepiColombo made its third close flyby of its target planet on Monday (June 19), revealing a surface riddled with craters, including one that just received a name.

Space · Jun 20, 2023

Europe's BepiColombo spacecraft to zoom within 150 miles of Mercury in close flyby today

Europe's Mercury probe BepiColombo will take a close look at its target planet on Monday(June 19), and we can expect some exciting new images soon after that.

Space · Jun 19, 2023

Starwatch: a solstice gathering of the moon, Mars and Venus

Look west to see distinctive trio in twilight of the northern hemisphere’s longest day

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2023

The moon, Venus, Mars and bright stars shine in a summer celestial gathering this week. Here's how to see it.

The crescent moon joins Mars, Venus and some of the brightest stars to kick off the summer 2024 skywatching season.

Space · Jun 18, 2023

Alien Life Could Be Hiding in These 4 Weird Places in our Solar System

If there's life on other planets in our Solar System, several recent studies suggest it could turn up in some really bizarre places.

Inverse · Jun 16, 2023

For the first time, astronomers have found life-supporting molecules called phosphates on Enceladus

The search for habitable conditions beyond Earth has just become more interesting with the discovery of biologically available phosphorus from one of Saturn’s moons. Phosphorus is the most elusive of the six crucial elements needed for life.

The Conversation · Jun 14, 2023

June’s Short Nights To Bring Plenty Of Stargazing Opportunities

June has the shortest nights of the entire year across the Northern Hemisphere, but there will still be plenty to see in the sky

Zenger · Jun 14, 2023

Watch Venus swarm the Beehive Cluster today in free telescope livestream

The Virtual Telescope Project will host a free livestream of Venus in the Beehive Cluster starting at 4 p.m. ET (2000 GMT) on Tuesday (June 13).

Space · Jun 13, 2023