Astronomy Events June 2026: Star-Moon Conjunctions & Summer Solstice

Thairath•Society•20d ago

Reader Briefing

The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand highlights key astronomical events for June 2026, including star-moon conjunctions and the summer solstice.

•The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) announced upcoming astronomical events for June 2026.
•Key events include multiple star-moon conjunctions throughout the month.
•The summer solstice is also a notable phenomenon occurring in June 2026.

Overview

•On June 8, 2026, Venus will appear alongside Pollux in the western sky after sunset.
•On June 9, 2026, Venus will be in conjunction with Jupiter in the western sky after sunset.
•On June 13, 2026, Mars will be visible with the Moon in the eastern sky from 04:00 AM until dawn.
•On June 17, 2026, Jupiter and Venus will be visible with the Moon in the western sky after sunset.
•On June 19, 2026, Regulus will be seen with the Moon in the western sky after sunset.
•On June 20, 2026, Venus will be in conjunction with the Beehive Cluster in the western sky after sunset.
•On June 23, 2026, Spica will be observed with the Moon in the western sky after sunset.
•On June 27, 2026, Antares will be visible with the Moon in the eastern sky from 04:00 AM.

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Key Entities

Organization

National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand(สถาบันวิจัยดาราศาสตร์แห่งชาติ)ℹ️

Organization that announced upcoming astronomical phenomena for June 2026.