Astronomy ❯ Celestial Events

Conjunctions

Moon and Jupiter Venus and Jupiter Planetary Alignments Moon-Venus Conjunction Moon and Planets Triple Conjunctions Pluto and the Sun Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Venus and Saturn Venus Planetary Conjunctions Planets Luna and Planets Saturn and Moon Venus and Mars Conjunction Observational Techniques Jupiter and Venus Mercury and Mars Conjunction Evening Conjunctions Occultations Mercury

Daytime Moon Occults Venus Across Much of the U.S. on June 17

The rare event gives observers a brief chance to see Venus vanish then reappear under strict safety guidance from skywatching groups.

Venus and Jupiter Will Reach a Tight Conjunction on June 9

Crescent Moon Joins Venus, Jupiter and Mercury in a Low‑West Evening Planet Parade

Venus Brushes Uranus a Day After Moon-Jupiter Show

Lyrids Meteor Shower Begins With Peak Set for April 21-22

Crescent Moon Brushes Past Saturn Tonight, With Neptune Nearby

Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight With Best Viewing Before Dawn

Geminid Meteor Shower Begins Today, With Peak Expected Dec. 13–14

Rare Dawn Conjunction of the Moon, Venus and Regulus Thrills Early Risers on Sept. 19