06/04/2026
šāØ Juneās Night Sky is Putting on a Show! āØš
Grab a lawn chair, look up, and enjoy some incredible celestial events this month:
ā June 8ā9: Venus and Jupiter appear incredibly close together in the western sky after sunset.
āæ Mid-June: Mercury joins Venus and Jupiter for a rare and beautiful planetary lineup.
š June 21: The Summer Solstice marks the official start of summer and the longest day of the year.
š June 15: A Super New Moon brings some of the darkest skies of the yearāperfect for stargazing and spotting the Milky Way.
šŖ All Month: Early risers can catch Saturn and Mars shining in the eastern sky before sunrise.
Whether you're an avid astronomer or just love a good sunset, June offers plenty of reasons to step outside and look up.
šø Have you ever spotted a planetary conjunction or seen the Milky Way with your own eyes? Share your photos and experiences in the comments!