Venus and Jupiter passed close to one another, setting the stage for a captivating planetary photoshoot.

Venus and Jupiter are set for a spectacular conjunction on June 9. Here’s how to use a smartphone to photograph the two brightest planets after sunset.

North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere. This week features a rare conjunction.

Just after sunset, Venus and Jupiter will shine above the western horizon, with their closest encounter Tuesday and a crescent moon joining next week

Skywatchers can witness Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury aligning in a breathtaking planet parade, with Venus and Jupiter appearing exceptionally close on June 9.

Jupiter and Venus meet in the western sky on June 9 — here's how to see it.

"Orbital dynamics allows you to start to think about all those fun, different aspects of what makes our planet habitable, and ask how normal it is to have a habitable planet."

Two bright planets, Venus and Jupiter, will be visible as they snuggle up close in the sky. We show you where and when to view.

On June 9, Jupiter and Venus will appear exceptionally close in the western sky shortly after sunset, offering a spectacular celestial event. Stargazers can also look for Mercury…

Venus and Jupiter will appear to come within just 1.6 degrees of each other after sunset on Tuesday, June 9. It’s set to be one of the year’s best naked-eye sky events.

Last chance: Venus and Jupiter appear almost touching — why astronomers are excited

The livestream begins at 3:30 p.m. (1930 GMT) on June 9.

Skywatchers across the United States may want to look west shortly after sunset on June 8 and June 9 as Venus and Jupiter appear close in the evening sky. | Astrology

Venus-Jupiter conjunction 2026: The event is a visual treat for skywatchers, astrologers see it as something more symbolic. | Horoscope

Venus and Jupiter appeared to “kiss” in the twilight sky on June 9, reaching a spectacular conjunction that remains visible after sunset all this week.

Lucknow witnessed a rare planetary conjunction of Venus and Jupiter, appearing as one bright star, attracting over 2,500 spectators to view the event.

Venus and Jupiter passed close to one another, setting the stage for a captivating planetary photoshoot.

Mercury, Venus and Jupiter will form a striking 3-planet parade low above the western horizon after sunset on June 12, offering a brief but beautiful show.