First, the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter, takes center stage. The month of June is prime time for seeing Jupiter because the giant planet reaches the point in its orbit where it’s closest to the Earth.
As a result, Jupiter rises above our horizon around sunset and remains visible throughout the night.
The best part is that you don’t need fancy equipment to get a detailed view.
If you have a pair of binoculars, look up at Jupiter and you’ll be able to get a glimpse of the famous banded clouds surrounding the planet.
But Jupiter isn’t the only planet taking the stage in the June night sky.
Mercury and Mars’ orbits will bring them “ultra-close together” on June 17 and June 18 just after sunset.
You’ll need to get a good view of the western horizon to see the planets, as their position is just above the horizon line.
Finally, the moon will also have something special to show this month.
Our moon’s tilted orbit will cause it to line up with Jupiter and Saturn between June 14 and June 19.
The moon’s position along that line will change each night because of its orbit around planet Earth.
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