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Venus-Jupiter conjunction 2026. Wow! Best photos here
The Venus-Jupiter conjunction for 2026 is here! Enjoy these stunning photos from around the world as the sky’s brightest planets have been drawing closer.
Cristina Ortiz
June 8, 2026

Astronomy Essentials

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Venus-Jupiter conjunction 2026. Wow! Best photos here
June 8, 2026
Visible planets and night sky guide for June
June 8, 2026
Arietids – most active daytime meteor shower – around June 10
June 5, 2026
Can a single season have only 2 full moons?
May 31, 2026

Brightest Stars

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Arcturus, brightest star of the northern sky
May 29, 2026
Meet Mimosa, a star of the Southern Cross
May 28, 2026
Spica, the bright beacon of Virgo, is 2 stars
May 26, 2026
Meet Regulus, Leo the Lion’s Heart and brightest star
May 22, 2026

Constellations

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The constellation Norma is home to the Great Attractor
June 4, 2026
Virgo the Maiden represents a harvest goddess
May 27, 2026
Meet Crux, the constellation of the Southern Cross
May 24, 2026
How to see the Northern Crown (Corona Borealis)
May 10, 2026

Clusters Nebulae Galaxies

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Meet Omega Centauri, a giant globular star cluster
May 6, 2026
Meet M13, the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules
April 21, 2026
Coma Berenices galaxy cluster, best in April and May
April 14, 2026
The Beehive Cluster: A swarm of 1,000 stars
March 1, 2026

Favorite Star Patterns

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Summer Triangle: Star pattern of the season
June 5, 2026
The Southern Cross: your guide to due south
May 14, 2026
How to see the Southern Cross from the Northern Hemisphere
May 14, 2026
The Big and Little Dipper: How to find them in spring
March 31, 2026
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