Griffith Observatory

Who else observed the Venus-Jupiter arrangement last night? Too far apart to be considered a close conjunction, the two planets were three moon-diameters apart (about 1.5 degrees). Mercury was also in the night sky, but it was nowhere near as bright as Venus and Jupiter, so it was tricky to see.

Missed the arrangement? Be sure to watch our monthly Sky Reports, so you may know what will be observable in the sky and when.

1. Patrick So, Theatre Programs Manager, Griffith Observatory
2. Patrick So, Theatre Programs Manager, Griffith Observatory
3. Pixie Iwata, Secretary, Anaheim
4. Palm Springs



Will you be ready to see Venus pass behind the moon?

Your June 2026 lunar calendar is here!

It goes without saying that a full moon illuminating the night sky is visually stunning, but there's something about the crisp and delicate points in a crescent moon that demand equal awe.

Photo by Jarred Donkersley, Telescope Demonstrator,



Which moon phase do you prefer?