NASA Skywatching Tips for June 2026

Last Updated on June 4, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller

Here’s some info from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller:

What’s Up: June 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA – NASA Science

Skywatching Highlights

· June 9: Venus and Jupiter conjunction

· June 11–15: Mercury joins Venus and Jupiter after sunset

· June 17: Moon passes in front of Venus & close Moon and Venus pairing

· June 21: June solstice & start of astronomical summer

· June: Summer Triangle and deep-sky observing targets rise into view

Very Important

If you’re trying to observe the occultation, do not point binoculars, a telescope, or a camera near the sun unless you’re using proper solar safety equipment. Looking at or near the sun through optics can cause serious eye injury.

Phases of the Moon for June 2026

Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech, Raquel Villanueva