ABOVE VIDEO:June 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA. Venus and Jupiter meet after sunset, the Moon passes in front of Venus, summer begins, and deep-sky treasures rise into view.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – NASA says June will be a great month for skywatchers, with several easy-to-see celestial events lighting up the evening sky.
Skywatching Highlights:
June 9: Venus and Jupiter conjunction
June 11–15: Mercury joins Venus and Jupiter after sunset
June 17: Moon passes in front of Venus & close Moon and Venus pairing
June 21: June solstice & start of astronomical summer
June: Summer Triangle and deep-sky observing targets rise into view
The biggest highlight comes on June 9, when Venus and Jupiter appear extremely close together just after sunset in the western sky, creating one of the year’s most striking planetary conjunctions. Mercury joins the pair later in the month, creating a rare three-planet lineup visible low on the horizon.
Another must-see event occurs on June 17, when the Moon passes in front of Venus for observers in parts of North and South America. Known as a lunar occultation, the event will make Venus appear to disappear behind the Moon before reemerging later. Many other viewers will still be able to enjoy a close pairing of the Moon and Venus that evening.
June also marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, with the summer solstice occurring on June 21. As the month progresses, some of the season’s best deep-sky targets, including star clusters and the Milky Way, become more prominent in the night sky. NASA encourages stargazers to seek out dark locations away from city lights for the best viewing experience.
Whether viewing with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope, June offers plenty of opportunities for Space Coast residents to look up and enjoy the wonders of the night sky.
