Published: June 1, 2026 • 11:43 PM IST · Updated: June 2, 2026 • 4:28 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Venus and Jupiter meet after sunset, the Moon passes in front of Venus, summer begins, and deep-sky treasures rise into view.
Skywatching Highlights June 9: Venus and Jupiter conjunction Venus and Jupiter conjunction June 11–15: Mercury joins Venus and Jupiter after sunset Mercury joins Venus and Jupiter after sunset June 17: Moon passes in front of Venus & close Moon and Venus pairing Moon passes in front of Venus & close Moon and Venus pairing June 21: June solstice & start of astronomical summer June solstice & start of astronomical summer June: Summer Triangle and deep-sky observing targets rise into view Transcript Planets gather after sunset, the Moon passes in front of Venus, summer officially begins and deep sky treasures rise into view.
That's What's Up for June.
Early this month, look west shortly after sunset to see Venus and Jupiter.
They are two of the brightest planets in our...
Published June 1, 2026.
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Venus and Jupiter meet after sunset, the Moon passes in front of Venus, summer begins, and deep-sky treasures rise into view. Skywatching Highlights June 9
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Key Takeaways
Venus and Jupiter meet after sunset, the Moon passes in front of Venus, summer begins, and deep-sky treasures rise into view.
Skywatching Highlights June 9: Venus and Jupiter conjunction Venus and Jupiter conjunction June 11–15: Mercury joins Venus and Jupiter after sunset Mercury joins Venus and Jupiter after sunset June 17: Moon passes in front of Venus & close Moon and Venus pairing Moon passes in front of Venus & close Moon and Venus pairing June 21: June solstice & start of astronomical summer June solstice & start of astronomical summer June: Summer Triangle and deep-sky observing targets rise into view Transcript Planets gather after sunset, the Moon passes in front of Venus, summer officially begins and deep sky treasures rise into view.
That's What's Up for June.
Early this month, look west shortly after sunset to see Venus and Jupiter.
They are two of the brightest planets in our sky and around June 9th, they'll appear close together after sunset.