Lunar Alignment with Mercury and Jupiter on June 16
Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. June 15: Mercury at greatest eastern elongation The Moon passes 3° north of Mercury at 4 P.M. EDT. Looking west again after sunset this evening, the Moon now sits above Mercury, forming a triangle with Mercury and Jupiter. Half an hour after Continue reading "The Sky Today on Tuesday, June 16: The Moon meets up with Mercury and Jupiter" The post The Sky Today on Tuesday, June 16: The Moon meets up wit
Astronomy enthusiasts can observe a celestial event on June 16 as the Moon aligns with Mercury and Jupiter. On June 15, Mercury reached its greatest eastern elongation. The Moon passed 3 degrees north of Mercury at 4 PM EDT. After sunset, the Moon appears above Mercury, creating a triangular formation with Jupiter. This event offers a unique opportunity for stargazers. Observers are encouraged to look westward for the best view. The alignment provides a visually striking display in the night sky. The event is highlighted in the weekly Sky This Week column.
This celestial alignment offers a rare and visually striking opportunity for skywatchers to observe the positions of the Moon, Mercury, and Jupiter.
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