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A fresh space update is giving scientists and engineers another useful data point, the kind that can matter long after the launch photo or mission headline fades. The value of space work is often delayed. The public moment is the mission update; the real payoff comes from the data, the engineering lessons and the experiments that follow. (more…)

This picture was captured at the perfect moment , today at 8:07 PM— a beautiful crescent Moon, Jupiter, and Venus all sharing the same frame.

On June 9, the two brightest planets in our night sky will appear just 1.5° apart above the western horizon after sunset — close enough to fit comfortably in the same binocular view.

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For a few evenings around the event, you'll be able to step outside and see a stunning planetary pairing with your own eyes:

✨ Venus blazing at magnitude -4.2 ✨ Jupiter shining nearby at magnitude -1.7 ✨ One of the most beautiful naked-eye astronomy events of the year

No telescope required.

Just find a clear view toward the west-northwest horizon about 30–60 minutes after sunset and look for the two brilliant lights hanging together in the twilight.

If you have binoculars, the view becomes even better, with Jupiter's four largest moons potentially visible as tiny points of light beside the giant planet.

Events like this remind us that some of the most spectacular sights in astronomy don't require expensive equipment—just a clear sky and a few minutes of attention.

🌌 June 9, 2026 🔭 Venus–Jupiter Conjunction 📍 Low in the WNW after sunset

A fresh space update is giving scientists and engineers another useful data point, the kind that can matter long after the launch photo or mission headline fades. The value of space work is often delayed. The public moment is the mission update; the real payoff comes from the data, the engineering lessons and the experiments that follow. Continue reading What’s Up: June 2026 Skywatching Tips…