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How to see the moon hide Venus in a rare daytime sky show on June 17

By Jules-Pierre Malartre published 16 June 26

A rare daytime occultation will see a thin crescent moon pass directly in front of dazzling Venus on June 17.

SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule undocks from ISS, heads home to Earth

By Mike Wall last updated 16 June 26

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft departed the International Space Station today (June 16), beginning its 20-hour journey back to Earth.

The Nikon Z fc is our choice as the best budget camera — this retro-inspired beauty is at its best price of the year in this early Amazon Prime Day deal

By Paul Brett published 16 June 26

Deals Our expert was impressed with the looks and performance of this mirrorless APS-C Nikon. This excellent all-round performer is now at its best price this year

On this day in space! June 16, 1963: Valentina Tereshkova becomes first woman in space

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 16 June 26

On June 16, 1963, Valentina Nikolayeva Tereshkova became the first woman to travel into space.

Amazon Prime Day 2026: Early deals are already active on skywatching gear and space gifts

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 16 June 26

Deals Amazon Prime Day 2026 is just over ten days away, running from Jun. 23-26 and will bring three days of discounts across skywatching optics, drones and Lego! These are the best deals that you can get right now ahead of the big day.

Watch a fireball burn a 300 mile path above the Midwest US (video)

By Anthony Wood published 16 June 26

The fireball traveled 300 miles in a matter of seconds before disintegrating in spectacular fashion.

Don't miss the moon lead a dazzling mini 'planet parade' on June 17

By Anthony Wood published 16 June 26

The crescent moon will shine alongside Jupiter, Venus and Mercury as it passes through the Beehive open star cluster on June 17.

SpaceX IPO brings Starship to NYC | Space photo of the day for June 16, 2026

By Monisha Ravisetti published 16 June 26

Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire shortly after SpaceX debuted on the Nasdaq.

Move over 'Mass Effect': 'Exodus' just got an extended gameplay reveal, and we are beyond hyped for this sci-fi RPG

By Jeff Spry published 16 June 26

Travel deep into the Centauri Cluster to the planet Sang in this riveting sneak peek

Watch SpaceX launch 3 huge BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites from Florida early on June 17

By Mike Wall published 16 June 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch three of AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites early Wednesday morning (June 17), and you can watch the action live.