Look west after sunset tonight to catch a mini planetary parade.
On June 12, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter will appear together low in the western sky shortly after sunset, forming one of the most accessible planetary alignments of 2026.
All three can be seen with the naked eye. Venus will be the brightest and easiest to spot, glowing strongly in the twilight. Jupiter will also stand out as a bright point nearby, while Mercury will sit much closer to the horizon, making it the hardest to find.
The ideal viewing window is around 30 to 60 minutes after sunset, when the sky is still bright but the planets are visible.
No telescope is needed just a clear, unobstructed view of the western horizon should be enough to see the lineup.
Although they look close together in the sky, the planets are actually extremely far apart in space. Their alignment is only an optical effect caused by all planets orbiting the Sun in roughly the same flat plane.
The display continues beyond tonight. In the days that follow, the arrangement shifts, and around June 16–17, a thin crescent Moon joins the scene, making the sky even more striking.
Mercury also reaches one of its best viewing positions around mid-June, giving a rare chance to spot the usually elusive planet.
If skies are clear, step outside after sunset and look low to the west you’ll see three worlds briefly sharing the evening sky.
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