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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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What
This week brings a fast-moving, highly visual sequence in the evening sky as a trio of planets begins to disperse.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:13:29 GMT · 5h 2m ago
Where
North America ·
Why
This week, from June 15-21, 2026, a young crescent moon moves quickly past bright planets, changing the scene night by night, leading up to the summer solstice.
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Astronomical observers in the northern hemisphere, including North America, will have a good opportunity to view celestial events this week, culminating with the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice.
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3 events in this thread- Health & Science5h 2m agoThis week, a crescent moon will move past bright planets in the evening sky, culminating in the summer solstice on June 21, 2026.Open article
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- Health & Science5h 2m agoEach night, a young crescent moon will appear to move quickly past bright planets, changing the celestial scene, ahead of the summer solstice.Open article