Venus will disappear behind the Moon in a rare June sky event

Venus will disappear behind the Moon in a rare celestial event visible to viewers in parts of the Americas. The month of June also brings a close encounter between Venus and Jupiter after sunset, with Mercury joining to form a rare three-planet lineup. Astronomical summer begins in June, marking the return of spectacular deep-sky targets like the Ring Nebula and Veil Nebula. The combination of these events makes June a notable month for stargazing and celestial observation.

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