The June 2026 Conjunction of Jupiter and Venus

We have a wonderful opportunity to watch a grand spectacle of nature, a close encounter of two of the brightest objects in the night sky. A rare conjunction of Jupiter and Venus which will reach its peak on Tuesday June 9th. These two objects are so bright, they will be easy to spot in the western sky after sunset and will put on a show for many days. They will start with a very close encounter on June 9th and continue for the next week with the planet Mercury and additional close encounters with the Moon on June 16th and 17th. 

Conjunction of Jupiter and Venus 

My detailed explanation of this conjunction can be found on my latest Translunar Podcast episode from the Volkssternwarte München, detailing what to look for today and for the next week. 

This article from Sky and Telescope Magazine provides much details where to look and what to expect.

Image courtesy of Sky & Telescope.