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Venus will disappear behind the Moon in a rare June sky event
Key takeaways
- Venus and Jupiter Shine Together After Sunset
- During the first half of June, look toward the western horizon shortly after sunset to spot Venus and Jupiter.
- Although the planets remain millions of miles apart in space, they appear near each other from Earth's perspective.
Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.
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.
Venus and Jupiter Shine Together After Sunset
During the first half of June, look toward the western horizon shortly after sunset to spot Venus and Jupiter. The two brightest planets visible in the evening sky will appear especially close together around June 9.
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