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A crescent moon will move past bright planets, and the summer solstice will arrive on June 21, 2026.
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mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere, including North America and Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England
Who
Astronomers and skywatchers
What
A crescent moon will move past bright planets, and the summer solstice will arrive on June 21, 2026.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:13:29 GMT · 2h 38m ago
Where
mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere, including North America and Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England ·
Why
This week brings a fast-moving, highly visual sequence in the evening sky as a trio of planets begins to disperse.
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How this affects you
Skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere will experience the longest day of the year on June 21st, coinciding with the summer solstice. This celestial event also offers opportunities to observe the moon's movement past planets and view the Beehive Cluster.
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