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Venus鈥揓upiter conjunction begins June skywatching highlights
Venus and Jupiter will appear close together in the evening sky from June 1 to June 9, making this one of the month鈥檚 most visible astronomy events. The two brightest planets are expected to be closest on June 9, with Mercury also nearby for observers after sunset.
Super new moon and Mercury鈥檚 best visibility coincide mid-month
A super new moon and Mercury at greatest eastern elongation are both expected on June 15, creating a useful window for planet watching. Because the Moon will be dark, the sky should be especially favorable for seeing Mercury and other faint objects.
Summer solstice marks the year鈥檚 longest day on June 21
The summer solstice will occur on June 21, when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky for the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This seasonal marker remains a major annual event for astronomy, calendar science, and public observance.
Full micro Strawberry Moon arrives at the end of June
A full micro Strawberry Moon is set for June 29, offering another notable sky event for amateur astronomers and casual skywatchers. The moon is described as a micro moon because it occurs when the Moon is near apogee, making it appear slightly smaller than average.
International Asteroid Day closes the month with planetary-defense focus
June 30 is International Asteroid Day, a global science-awareness event centered on asteroid research and planetary defense. It highlights the ongoing work of astronomers and space agencies to track near-Earth objects and assess impact risks.
New brittle star species deepen knowledge of ocean biodiversity
Researchers have described 12 new brittle star species from the Indian Ocean, adding to the catalog of marine life and improving understanding of deep-sea ecosystems. The finding also supports broader ocean governance and biodiversity mapping efforts.
Clean-energy policy certainty remains a major global science-and-climate issue
Recent commentary argues that geopolitical shocks, including Strait of Hormuz disruption, reinforce the economic vulnerability created by fossil-fuel dependence. The piece says faster clean-energy investment continues, but governments still need clearer policy signals to reduce climate risk and support an orderly transition.
EU industries push back on carbon-cost pressures
Six EU member states have urged the European Commission to protect heavy industry from high carbon costs, warning that climate policy must adapt to geopolitical crises and elevated energy prices. The debate underscores how emissions policy, industrial competitiveness, and decarbonization are increasingly intertwined.
AI is reshaping the global economic outlook
Chief economists warn that the world economy is being pulled between geopolitical headwinds and an AI-driven boost to productivity and growth. The discussion places artificial intelligence among the most influential science-and-technology forces affecting global markets right now.
Hong Kong鈥檚 new medical school appoints founding dean
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has named Professor King Li as the founding dean of its new medical school, the city鈥檚 third medical school. The appointment is part of a broader effort to expand medical education and research capacity in Hong Kong.