The two brightest planets in our evening sky will be only 1.6 degrees apart next Tuesday night. Venus and Jupiter will be so close you might think they are but one object. It is a remarkable event and the timing is perfect for the casual amateur astronomer.
Look in the southwestern skies shortly after sunset and you'll see the two close planets. Though looking close, this is a lineup. Jupiter is 555 million miles away. Venus is considerably closer at 115 million miles away.
Don't just limit your viewing of this conjunction to one night. Take some time in the nights ahead and watch the proximity of the two planets. It changes every night. Every night is different. Begin tonight and continue watching the nights ahead, even after Tuesday night.
You never know how clear the sky will be in the evening, in the southwest. Take advantage of clear nights when you can.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| Fri., June 5 | 5:08 | 8:12 |
| Sat., June 6 | 5:07 | 8:12 |
| Sun., June 7 | 5:07 | 8:13 |
| Mon., June 8 | 5:07 | 8:14 |
| Tues., June 9 | 5:07 | 8:14 |
| Wed., June 10 | 5:06 | 8:15 |
| Thurs., June 11 | 5:06 | 8:15 |
| Fri., June 12 | 5:06 | 8:16 |
| Day | Max (Fº) | Min (Fº) | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | 71 | 50 | 0.18 |
| May 30 | 71 | 54 | 0.06 |
| May 31 | 63 | 46 | 0.37 |
| June 1 | 68 | 50 | 0.05 |
| June 2 | 63 | 39 | 0.00 |
| June 3 | 70 | 50 | 0.00 |
| June 4 | 76 | 53 | 0.00 |
This article appears in June 5, 2026.