06/02/2026
🌌✨ JUNE 2026 IS PACKED WITH SKYWATCHING TREATS ✨🌌
Before June even begins, it’s time to mark your calendar. This month brings a mix of beautiful Moon events, planetary alignments, and a meteor shower that could light up the night sky.
📅 June 15 — Super New Moon
The Moon reaches its closest New Moon phase of the year, creating exceptionally dark skies that are perfect for stargazing.
☿ June 15 — Mercury at Greatest Elongation
One of the best opportunities of 2026 to spot Mercury as it appears farthest from the Sun in our sky.
🌙✨ June 17 — Moon & Venus Conjunction
A stunning pairing as the delicate crescent Moon appears near brilliant Venus after sunset.
🌎☀️ June 21 — June Solstice
The first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest day of the year.
☄️ June 27 — June Bootids Meteor Shower
Keep an eye on the sky after midnight for the chance to catch shooting stars streaking overhead.
🍓🌕 June 29 — Micro Strawberry Moon
June’s Full Moon arrives near apogee, making it appear slightly smaller than average while carrying the traditional Strawberry Moon name.
Which June event are you most excited to see?
🌙 = Super New Moon
☿ = Mercury Elongation
✨ = Moon & Venus
☀️ = Summer Solstice
☄️ = Meteor Shower
🍓 = Strawberry Moon
