19.05.2026
Energy is running low on the visible side of the Sun. Apparently, today is the last day when any small events are still possible, and starting tomorrow, the dead season begins.
18.05.2026
A rather rare event—the simultaneous flyby of two large asteroids in the immediate vicinity of Earth—will occur today. The rocks, named 2026 JH2 and 2026 KB, were, as often happens, discovered just a few days before their close approach to the planet—on May 10 and 13, respectively. This once again demonstrates how suddenly a fairly large object capable of causing significant destruction can emerge from space.
18.05.2026
A truly incredible group of sunspots has formed on the far side of the Sun and is currently being observed by the Solar Orbiter spacecraft. In about a week, this region will appear in Earth's field of view on the left side of the Sun.