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Tonight's Sky
“Tonight’s Sky” is a video series of constellations you can observe in the night sky.
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What’s Up for May
What are some skywatching highlights in June 2026?
Venus and Jupiter meet after sunset, the Moon passes in front of Venus, summer begins, and deep-sky treasures rise into view. To start June, look west after sunset to spot Venus and Jupiter shining close together, with Mercury joining the view low in the sky. Around June 9, Venus and Jupiter appear especially close in a planetary conjunction.
From June 11 through 15, Mercury joins the scene, creating a mini-parade of planets near the western horizon.
On June 17, from some locations, the Moon passes in front of Venus in an event called a lunar occultation. For viewers outside the exact line of sight, the Moon and Venus may still appear close together. [Important safety note: For many viewers, this event happens during the daytime. Never point binoculars, a telescope, or a camera near the Sun unless you are using proper solar-safe equipment.]
June is also bng the start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
And once the sky gets dark, look for the Summer Triangle and deep-sky objects like the Dumbbell Nebula, Ring Nebula, North America Nebula, and Veil Nebula.
“Tonight’s Sky” is a monthly video of constellations in the night sky.
The series is produced by the Space Telescope Science Institute, home of Hubble science operations, in partnership with NASA’s Universe of Learning. This is a recurring show; you can find more episodes and other astronomy videos here. This product is based on work supported by NASA under award number NNX16AC65A to the Space Telescope Science Institute, working in partnership with Caltech/IPAC, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, and Sonoma State University. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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Amateur Observers' Society of New York
Established in 1965, the Amateur Observers’ Society of New York (“AOSNY”) was created as a means for astronomy enthusiasts of all ages to meet together. Amateur Astronomy is about helping others, learning, doing, and having fun! Our organization has several observing options for the general public. Our mission is to bring Long Island astronomy to the public and provide astronomy resources to members. This expresses our commitment not only to serve our members, but also to educate and inspire the public.
