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Night Sky: Planets Align, Moon Waxes Near Solstice

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The night sky will feature a dynamic celestial display between June 15-21, 2026, highlighted by a series of planetary alignments and a waxing crescent moon. Key events include Mercury visible low in the west after sunset, the moon occulting Venus, and the moon passing near Regulus. The week culminates with the June solstice on June 21, marking the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest in the Southern Hemisphere. This celestial event also coincides with Stonehenge's public gathering and New York City's Manhattanhenge Effect. AI

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Night Sky: Planets Align, Moon Waxes Near Solstice

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    See A Crescent Moon Thread The Planets: The Night Sky This Week

    North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.

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