June 2026: What’s in the Southern Hemisphere sky this month?

June evenings offer a great chance to view three bright planets. Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury gather in the northwestern sky as darkness settles in, creating a grand sight to the naked eye and worthy targets through a telescope. Jupiter has been wandering through Gemini the Twins since the dawn of 2026. Shining at magnitude –1.9, Continue reading "June 2026: What’s in the Southern Hemisphere sky this month?" The post June 2026: What’s in the Southern Hemisphere sky this month? appeared first on Astronomy Magazine .

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