Mercury Joins Venus and Jupiter in 3-Planet Parade From June 11-15
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Updated · Patch · Jun 9
Mercury Joins Venus and Jupiter in 3-Planet Parade From June 11-15
3 articles · Updated · Patch · Jun 9
Summary
June 11-15 brings a three-planet lineup low in the western sky after sunset, with Mercury joining Venus and Jupiter in a rare “planet parade,” NASA said.
Venus and Jupiter already appear unusually close on June 9 in a planetary conjunction, setting up the broader display that follows later this week.
Venus should be the easiest object to spot, while Mercury may be harder to see and likely requires a clear, unobstructed western horizon.
June 17 adds another celestial marker when the Moon appears close to Venus, and some locations could see the Moon pass directly in front of the planet.
Parts of the United States, Canada, Brazil and Venezuela are among the places where observers can look west shortly after sunset for the best view.