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Jupiter and Venus make their closest approach in rare 'cosmic kiss' visible after sunset
The planets appear about 1.5 degrees apart and can be seen with the naked eye or binoculars through June 11, astronomers said.
- On Jun 9, Venus and Jupiter reach their closest approach in the evening sky, appearing just 1.5 degrees apart near the bright heads of Gemini in the West.
- This planetary conjunction occurs because Venus and Jupiter orbit the Sun along the ecliptic, creating a line-of-sight effect where they appear close despite being millions of miles apart in space.
- Astronomer David Moore suggests viewing the "double planet" with the naked eye, though Binoculars provide a zoomed-in view and photographers can use a 150 to 300mm telephoto lens.
- The planets are easiest to spot in the West around 45 minutes after Sunset, shining about 100 times brighter than the brightest stars in the night sky.
- From Thursday, Jun 11, Mercury joins the scene to create a "mini-parade of planets" low in the West, according to NASA, continuing through Jun 15.
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