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Health & Science3h 44m ago
This week, a crescent moon will move past bright planets in the evening sky, culminating in the summer solstice on June 21, 2026.
mid-northern latitudes, Northern Hemisphere, Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England, New York City
Who
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What
This week, a crescent moon will move past bright planets in the evening sky, culminating in the summer solstice on June 21, 2026.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:13:29 GMT · 3h 44m ago
Where
mid-northern latitudes, Northern Hemisphere, Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England, New York City ·
Why
The celestial highlights are occurring as a trio of planets begins to disperse and a young crescent moon returns after its new phase.
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How this affects you
This week offers unique opportunities for sky-gazers in the Northern Hemisphere to observe planetary alignments and the summer solstice, which marks the longest day of the year.
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3 events in this thread- Currently Reading3h 44m agoThis week, a crescent moon will move past bright planets in the evening sky, culminating in the summer solstice on June 21, 2026.
- Health & Science3h 44m agoThis week brings a fast-moving, highly visual sequence in the evening sky as a trio of planets begins to disperse.Open article
- Health & Science3h 44m 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
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