Celestial Events for June 18: Moon's Close Approach to Beehive Cluster and Venus
Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. June 17: The Moon covers Venus Now it’s Venus’ turn to close in on the Beehive Cluster (M44), which sparkles in central Cancer. Tonight after sunset, blazing Venus is just 1.3° from the center of this loose open cluster, which is visible Continue reading "The Sky Today on Thursday, June 18: The Moon and the Sickle" The post The Sky Today on Thursday, June 18: The Moon and the Sickle appeared first on
Skygazers can anticipate a notable celestial event on Thursday, June 18, as the Moon passes close to the Beehive Cluster (M44) in the constellation Cancer. Following sunset, the bright planet Venus will also be in close proximity, appearing just 1.3 degrees from the cluster's center. This alignment offers a beautiful viewing opportunity for the loose open cluster. The 'Sky This Week' column provides further details on this and other astronomical events. Observers are encouraged to look towards central Cancer after dusk to witness this conjunction. The Moon's position relative to Venus and the cluster creates a visually appealing celestial arrangement.
This astronomical update informs the public about upcoming celestial events, encouraging engagement with space observation.
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