If you’ve been keeping an eye on the early evening sky this past month, you’ll know that there’s been plenty of action when it comes to three of our naked-eye visible planets. Jupiter, Venus and Mercury have been dancing in the evening twilight.
Tonight is one of the best views all year for naked-eye stargazers. Jupiter and Venus make a close approach and Mercury is below on the horizon.
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When and where to look:
From 6pm, 10th June. Look to the west.
Keep watching…
Try and take a sneak peek at the evening sky for the next couple of weeks. You’ll see Venus go past Jupiter to appear much higher in the sky. And Mercury will also climb to be close to Jupiter in late June. There’s a lovely view with the crescent Moon and the two bright stars of Gemini on 17th June.
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There’s always something interesting happening in the night sky and country WA is the best place to catch all the action!