See Venus And Jupiter ‘Kiss’ After Sunset Tonight — Where To Look

BreakingInnovationScienceSee Venus And Jupiter ‘Kiss’ After Sunset Tonight — Where To LookByJamie Carter,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorJun 09, 2026, 03:46am EDTToplineSkywatchers should clear their diary for dusk tonight as the two brightest planets in the night sky — blazing Venus and giant Jupiter — get to within 1.6 degrees of each other just after sunset. However, the sight will be visible for only a couple of hours after the sun has set. The prize for anyone looking west about 45 minutes after sunset will be the rare sight of two bright planets no farther apart than the width of a thumb held at arm’s length, according to Sky & Telescope. Here’s what you need to know to see 2-26’s best planetary conjunction with the naked eye tonight.On Tuesday, June 9, Venus and Jupiter will come together in one of the most striking naked-eye events of the year, forming a brilliant pairing low in the twilight sky, with Mercury close by.gettyKey FactsVenus will be around 1.6 degrees from Jupiter, to its upper right. Mercury will be below right, closer to the horizon.Despite being much smaller, Venus will be seven times brighter than Jupiter, largely because it’s getting closer to Earth at the moment, but also because it’s covered in a layer of reflective clouds.If you miss the conjunction due to bad weather or fail to find the trio, return any night this week for another attempt — the two will be within five degrees of each other all week. On Tuesday, June 16, a crescent moon will appear close to the three planets. In the weeks after the conjunction, Jupiter will sink toward the horizon while Venus will climb higher in the western sky. It will dominate the post-sunset sky all summer.Look for the planetary duo in the western sky about 45 minutes after sunset. Sky & Telescope if (!window.cnxel) { window.cnxel = {}; window.cnxel.cmd =...