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Astronomical event

Venus and Jupiter Conjunction

Venus and Jupiter will appear very close in the evening sky on June 9, 2026.

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  • Status: scheduled
  • Time precision: unknown
According to NASA information, this astronomical event will occur on June 9, 2026. The two brightest planets in the sky, Venus and Jupiter, will be seen separated by a pinky finger's width. This phenomenon, known as a planetary conjunction, occurs when two planets appear near each other from our viewpoint on Earth, even though they are millions of miles apart in space. No telescope is required to observe this event.