Venus and Jupiter Conjunction: An Impressive Astronomical Event
June 9, 2026
Tonight, stargazers will witness the close conjunction of Venus and Jupiter, visible low in the western sky after sunset. This phenomenon will be impressive even without a telescope. People in Western Cyprus should look 90 degrees left of Pentadaktylos to spot them. While it's a beautiful sight, such encounters are not rare during the summer months. The naming of these planets by the ancient Greeks highlights their understanding of celestial phenomena for about 2,500 years.