June's night sky delivers several must-see events, starting with a close encounter between Venus and Jupiter after sunset. Mercury joins the pair to form a rare three-planet lineup, while the Moon puts on a special show by passing in front of Venus for viewers in parts of the Americas. The month also marks the start of astronomical summer and the return of spectacular deep-sky targets like the Ring Nebula and Veil Nebula.

The night sky in June brings the Strawberry Moon, a Venus-Jupiter conjunction, and more unmissable events. Here's what to watch and when.

The stargazing highlights for June 2026 include a dazzling Venus-Jupiter conjunction, the arrival of the summer solstice and the rising of the Strawberry Moon.

June's night sky delivers several must-see events, starting with a close encounter between Venus and Jupiter after sunset. Mercury joins the pair to form a rare three-planet…

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline a spectacular month of planetary viewing.

Venus and Jupiter meet after sunset, the Moon passes in front of Venus, summer begins, and deep-sky treasures rise into view.

In one of the year’s most striking naked-eye celestial events, Venus and Jupiter will appear to come within just 1.6 degrees of each other after sunset on June 9.