What's Up- June 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA (JPL-20260529-WHATSUf-0001-Whats Up June 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. 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 some 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. Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What's Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at https://science.nasa.gov/skywatching/whats-up . — Additional Resources — > Find events and clubs with NASA's Night Sky Network: https://science.nasa.gov/skywatching/night-sky-network/ > Skywatching resources from NASA: https://science.nasa.gov/skywatching Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech