Venus and Jupiter are about to almost touch in the sky in one of 2026's best skywatching events
A close conjunction of the two brightest planets in the night sky will take place over several evenings, with the best time to look being June 9-11.
Live Science — 5 June 2026
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A close conjunction of the two brightest planets in the night sky will take place over several evenings, with the best time to look being June 9-11.
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