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Venus and Jupiter: Conjunction from Avebury

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 12, 2026 is “Venus and Jupiter: Conjunction from Avebury,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Josh Dury). The original explanation runs about 178 words.

Venus and Jupiter: Conjunction from Avebury
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josh Dury Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“To see Venus and Jupiter together this month, you won’t need binoculars or even a telescope. Just look up after sunset and you’ll find them emerging as the sky grows dark near the western horizon.”

— APOD editors, June 12, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 12, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josh Dury
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 178 words

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Source

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