The Moon & Planet Venus over Italy

The Moon & Planet Venus over Italy

Astrophotographer Marco Meniero: This photo "shows Venus and the Moon between the branches of eucalyptus trees."

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.

Eucalyptus, commonly called gum trees, belong to the Myrtaceae family and include more than 700 species, ranging from small shrubs to towering trees like Eucalyptus regnans—the tallest flowering plant on planet Earth. 

Civitavecchia is a city and major sea port on the Tyrrhenian Sea 60 kilometers (37 miles) west-northwest of Rome, Lazio, Italy. Administratively, it is a comune (municipality) of the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital. Civitavecchia's harbor is formed by two piers and a breakwater on which stands a lighthouse.

Image Credit: Marco Meniero 

Location: Civitavecchia, Italy

Release Date: June 20, 2026

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