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Venus and Jupiter to Form a Close Conjunction on June 9

The pairing will appear about 1.5–1.6° apart low in western twilight, an optical alignment bright enough to see with the naked eye that has prompted organised public viewings.

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Venus and Jupiter Close to a 1.6° Conjunction in Early June Twilight

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Tonight: Crescent Moon Sits Between Venus and Jupiter in the Western Twilight

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Predawn ‘Cosmic Triangle’ Briefly Brought Mars, Saturn and a Crescent Moon Together

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Six-Planet Parade to Peak on Feb. 28, but Only Some Will Be Visible Without Optics

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Venus and Jupiter to Form a Close Conjunction on June 9

Venus and Jupiter Close to a 1.6° Conjunction in Early June Twilight

Tonight: Crescent Moon Sits Between Venus and Jupiter in the Western Twilight

Predawn ‘Cosmic Triangle’ Briefly Brought Mars, Saturn and a Crescent Moon Together

Four-Planet Pre-Dawn Parade Peaks Worldwide April 18–20

Four-Planet Dawn Lineup Peaks Saturday With Mercury, Mars, Saturn and Neptune

NASA Chief Responds to 10-Year-Old’s Pluto Plea With “We Are Looking Into This”

Six-Planet Parade Lines Up Along the Ecliptic as Jupiter Shines Brightest

Six-Planet Alignment Visible Tonight Across U.S. and Mexico

Six-Planet ‘Parade’ Peaks Tonight in Brief Twilight Window

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Six-Planet Evening Parade Graces the Sky Tonight After Sunset

Six-Planet Parade Visible After Sunset on Feb. 28

Six-Planet Parade to Line Up in Saturday’s Twilight Sky

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Six-Planet Parade Peaks Feb. 28 After Sunset: When, Where and How to Watch

Six-Planet Evening Parade to Peak Saturday After Sunset

Six-Planet Alignment Peaks Feb. 28 With Mercury Best Spotted This Weekend

Six-Planet Evening Parade Set for February 28

Six-Planet Parade to Peak on Feb. 28, but Only Some Will Be Visible Without Optics

Six-Planet Parade To Brighten Post-Sunset Skies Late February

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