Planets Jupiter and Venus: View from France

Planets Jupiter and Venus: View from France

VegaStar Photography: "This photograph was taken during the evening of June 1, 2026. It captures the beautiful conjunction of Venus and Jupiter shining together in the twilight sky. The reddish-orange glow visible on the left side of the image is not the sunset. It is most likely the skyglow from Paris, caused by light pollution reflecting in the atmosphere. This observation was a very special moment for me because I shared it with my niece. We spent a wonderful evening together watching the sky, and it made the experience even more memorable. I hope you enjoy this image as much as we enjoyed witnessing this beautiful celestial event . . . "

In astronomy, a conjunction refers to an event where two or more celestial bodies appear to meet or pass each other in the sky. A conjunction is an apparent phenomenon caused by an observer's perspective. However, the two objects involved are not actually close to one another in space.

Image Credit: VegaStar Photography
Location: Epernay, Marne, France

Image Details:📷Canon EOS Rebel Canon 18 200mm ISO 800 Expo Time 8s F/3.5 18mm
Photographer's website: https://flic.kr/p/2sgrkWt
Date: June 1, 2026

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