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This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 12 – 21

This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 12 – 21

The three planets in the western twilight are pulling away from each other now. On Wednesday, the Moon will occult Venus in daylight.

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June Podcast: Dance of the Planets

Sky Tour Podcast

This month’s episode highlights the close pairing of Venus and Jupiter under way in the western sky after sunset. You'll also learn why astronomers are fixated on a star in Corona Borealis — and how to find a huge but dim constellation that will likely be new to you. So grab curiosity and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.

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A Globular Season Surprise

A Globular Season Surprise

The true origins of some globular clusters can give you a new perspective when you're viewing them through your telescope.

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The front cover of the August 2026 issue of Sky & Telescope featuring the Rho Ophiuchi complex

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Sky & Telescope Magazine

Explore the astronomy magazine that’s been out of this world for more than 80 years. This month, join us as we check in on the landers and rovers heading to the Moon!

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The front cover of the August 2026 issue of Sky & Telescope featuring the Rho Ophiuchi complex

Issue Highlights

  • Dark Clouds of the Summer Milky Way

    Akarsh Simha

  • How One Year Changed Space Science in America

    Hannah Richter

  • Narrowband Imaging with Color Cameras

    Ron Brecher