For more than a century, cosmic rays have remained one of astronomy’s lingering puzzles. These tiny particles move through space carrying extraordinary amounts of energy, arriving from distant corners ...

Around 7:15 am on June 30 in 1908, during the reign of Tsar Nicholas II, an object from space entered Earth's atmosphere over ...

Every couple of years, the fastest computer in the world is taken down from its throne. This happened once again in June 2026 ...

Look to the west to catch Venus and Jupiter shining bright, with Saturn and Mars visible in the east for early risers, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Skywatchers are already out shortly after sunset observing ...

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A trailer loaded with fireworks erupted in flames along a Tennessee interstate Saturday night, sending pyrotechnics shooting across the roadway and forcing authorities to temporarily shut down traffic ...

Get ready for a spectacular sight tonight (June 9), as Jupiter and Venus make a close approach in the evening sky, while Mercury shines close to the western horizon in the glow of the setting sun.

Time to look up, stargazers – there’s going to be a planetary "kiss" on June 9. You'll be able to spot the two brightest planets, Jupiter and Venus, with the naked eye at about 45 minutes after sunset ...

Last chance: Venus and Jupiter appear almost touching — why astronomers are excited The Venus-Jupiter conjunction puts on a celestial free show, peaking on June 8 and 9, 2026. These two brightest ...

Tonight, Venus, Jupiter and Mercury will dazzle the night sky, creating one of June’s most charming displays Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury will create a rare ...

The bright planets will appear within a pinkie width of each other this June—their closest alignment until 2028. Jupiter and Venus appear close to one another above the alpine mountains in what is ...