3-planet parade on June 12: A brief night‑sky spectacle after sunset

Watch the 3-planet parade on June 12 after sunset

The western sky will host a rare 3-planet parade as Mercury, Venus and Jupiter line up just above the horizon shortly after twilight on ↑ 12 June. Stargazers have only a narrow window—roughly ↓ 20% of the evening—to catch the trio before they dip below the line.

“Such alignments are fleeting, offering a perfect snapshot of inner‑solar dynamics,” says Dr. Lina Ortiz of the International Astronomical Union.

For live‑updates, follow Reuters and keep an eye on local weather forecasts. The event mirrors the public’s renewed interest in the night sky, a trend that surged after the pandemic when many turned to backyard astronomy.