What's Up for June 2026 | Skywatching Tips from NASA | Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Here are examples of skywatching highlights for the northern hemisphere in June 2026:
Venus and Jupiter meet after sunset, the Moon passes in front of Venus, summer begins, and deep-sky treasures rise into view.
To start June, look west after sunset to spot Venus and Jupiter shining close together, with Mercury joining the view low in the sky.
Around June 9, Venus and Jupiter appear especially close in a planetary conjunction.
From June 11 through 15, Mercury joins the scene, creating a mini-parade of planets near the western horizon.
On June 17, from certain locations, the Moon passes in front of Venus in an event called a lunar occultation. For viewers outside the exact viewing path, the Moon and Venus may still appear close together. [Important safety note: For many viewers, this event happens during the daytime. Never point binoculars, a telescope, or a camera near the Sun unless you are using proper solar-safe equipment.]
June also brings the summer solstice, marking the start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
And once the sky gets dark, look for the Summer Triangle and deep-sky objects like the Dumbbell Nebula, Ring Nebula, North America Nebula, and Veil Nebula.
0:00 Intro
0:11 Venus and Jupiter after sunset
0:23 Planetary conjunction
0:35 Mercury joins the lineup
1:09 Moon passes in front of Venus
2:03 Summer solstice
2:43 Summer Triangle and deep-sky objects
3:27 Moon phases
Duration: 4 minutes
Release Date: June 1, 2026
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