Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Planets Shine Bright: Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Saturn in June Skies
In June, you can see several planets!
Mercury will appear after sunset in the northwest.
Venus will be up before sunrise in the east.
Mars will be near the star Regulus, creating a nice view.
Saturn will start rising earlier.
Jupiter, however, will be hidden by the sun this month.
So, if you like looking at the sky, be sure to look out for Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Saturn in June for a fun viewing experience.
You might even catch a glimpse of the moon near Mars on June 29th, making the night sky even more amazing!
Mercury will be visible in the northwest after sunset, particularly between June 21 and 30.
Venus is visible in the eastern sky before sunrise, reaching its greatest elongation early in the month.
Mars and the star Regulus will create a conjunction on June 17.
Saturn will rise earlier each morning and is near the Circlet in Pisces.
Jupiter will not be visible this month, being hidden in the sun's glare.
- Who
- Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Saturn
- What
- Planets are offering prime viewing opportunities.
- When
- June
- Where
- Northwestern and eastern skies
- Why
- Due to their prime visibility during dawn and dusk hours.
- Month of Focus
- June
- Mercury's Location
- Northwest
- Venus Viewing
- Before Sunrise
- Mars and Regulus Conjunction
- June 17
- Saturn's Rise Time
- Post-midnight
- Jupiter's Visibility
- Solar Conjunction