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Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Peaks June 9, Mercury Visible

5/26/2026

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On June 5 2026, Venus and Jupiter appear within 4° of each other after sunset in the United States.
Mercury is visible after sunset at magnitude –1.1, about 6° above the horizon.
The conjunction peaks on June 9 2026 when the planets separate by 1.6°, making Venus about seven times brighter than Jupiter.
Mercury, Venus and Jupiter span 17.8°, allowing observers to locate Mercury by extending a line from Jupiter through Venus.

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On June 5 2026, Venus and Jupiter appear within 4° of each other after sunset in the United States.
Mercury is visible after sunset at magnitude –1.1, about 6° above the horizon.
The conjunction peaks on June 9 2026 when the planets separate by 1.6°, making Venus about seven times brighter than Jupiter.
Mercury, Venus and Jupiter span 17.8°, allowing observers to locate Mercury by extending a line from Jupiter through Venus.