Check out the night sky this month, June 2026. Here are videos and links to websites highlighting the top sights to observe.<\/p>\n
** What’s Up: June 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA<\/strong> |\u00a0NASA JPL<\/a><\/p>\n Venus and Jupiter meet after sunset, the Moon passes in front of Venus, summer begins, and deep-sky treasures rise into view.<\/em><\/p>\n To start June, look west after sunset to spot Venus and Jupiter shining close together, with Mercury joining the view low in the sky.<\/em><\/p>\n Around June 9, Venus and Jupiter appear especially close in a planetary conjunction.<\/em><\/p>\n From June 11 through 15, Mercury joins the scene, creating a mini-parade of planets near the western horizon.<\/em><\/p>\n 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.]<\/em><\/p>\n June also brings the summer solstice, marking the start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere.<\/em><\/p>\n 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.<\/em><\/p>\n 0:00 Intro<\/em> 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\/…<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\n0:11 Venus and Jupiter after sunset<\/em>
\n0:23 Planetary conjunction<\/em>
\n0:35 Mercury joins the lineup<\/em>
\n1:09 Moon passes in front of Venus<\/em>
\n2:03 Summer solstice<\/em>
\n2:43 Summer Triangle and deep-sky objects<\/em>
\n3:27 Moon phases<\/em><\/p>\n