Venus will disappear behind the Moon in a rare June sky event

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June offers plenty for skywatchers, including a close meeting between Venus and Jupiter, a rare event where the Moon passes in front of Venus, the arrival of astronomical summer, and the return of some favorite deep-sky targets.

Skywatching Highlights

  • June 9: Venus and Jupiter conjunction
  • June 11-15: Mercury joins Venus and Jupiter after sunset
  • June 17:...
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