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During the week of June 5-14, Venus and Jupiter will pass through conjunction in the twilight sky, meaning they will appear very close together from Earth's perspective. Mercury, along with the bright stars Pollux and Castor from the constellation Gemini, will be visible in the same region of sky during this astronomical event.
Why it matters
This planetary conjunction provides an excellent opportunity for amateur astronomers and casual sky watchers to observe multiple bright celestial objects in close proximity. Such alignments are predictable but relatively infrequent viewing opportunities that require no special equipment to enjoy.
Bright Venus and Jupiter pass through conjunction in twilight this week, while Mercury, Pollux, and Castor watch them from nearby.
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