June offers short nights but captivating sky events for stargazers. From June 16 to 18, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter will cluster in the western sky, joined by a crescent moon for a striking three-night alignment. Venus and Jupiter shine brightly, while Mercury appears faint and low. The summer solstice arrives on June 21 at 4:24 a.m. EDT, marking the longest day and shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere. June concludes with the Strawberry Moon on June 29, a micromoon appearing smaller due to its distance from Earth, celebrating the season’s first full moon and traditional midsummer skywatching. https://www.accuweather.com/en/space-news/a-strawberry-moon-and-three-planet-meetup-headline-junes-night-sky/1895484