O June arrives with several celestial conjunctions adorning the night sky to those who like to watch the stars.
Conjunctions occur when two or more celestial bodies appear very close in the sky – an optical illusion, as they follow separated by thousands of kilometers into space.
Generally, these meetings are observable to the naked eye, and usually yield.
See below the main astronomical phenomena of the month of Juneaccording to the Astronomical ephemeris guide of the Valongo Observatory of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).
- 1/6: Conjunction between the moon and Mars in the early evening, northeast direction, in the constellation of Leo;
- 19/6: Conjunction between moon and Saturn at dawn, east direction, in the constellation of fish;
- 22/6: Conjunction between moon and Venus before dawn, northeast direction, in the constellation of Aries;
- 23/6: Conjunction between Moon and Pleiades (M 45) in the northeast direction, before dawn, in the Taurus constellation;
- 24/6: Jupiter in conjunction with the sun;
- 27/6: Conjunction between the moon and mercury in the early evening, northeast direction, in the constellation of cancer. Both stars will also be close to the Star Flaberide Agglomerate (M 44);
- 29/6: Conjunction between the moon and Mars in the early evening, northeast direction, in the constellation of Leo.
O Astronomical Ephemeris Guide has been produced since 2016 by Valongo Observatoryas well UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro)and brings the main phenomena that can be seen in the night sky each year.
In order to rescue interest in celestial contemplation, the material lists month by month which heavenly bodies will be visible and how best to look for them. In addition to bringing simple explanations about astronomy.
O Complete Guide to Astronomical Ephemeris of 2025with heaven maps, can be downloaded for free
to help locate and accompany astronomical phenomena in the night sky.
