The June 2026 Venus-Jupiter conjunction sequence over Sicily

This composite image captures the spectacular planetary conjunction of Venus and Jupiter between June 7 and June 11, 2026. Photographed from Pedara, Sicily, Italy, the sequence tracks Jupiter's swift orbital path relative to a central, brilliant Venus, showcasing their changing separation over five consecutive evenings. The closest approach occurred on the evening of June 9, reaching a minimum apparent distance of 1° 36'. Each of the five daily frames was captured shortly after sunset using a Canon EOS 760D paired with a 300mm telephoto lens, utilizing a 1-second exposure to balance both bright planets against the deepening twilight. Reciprocal angular distances are precisely annotated to illustrate the 3D geometry of the solar system in motion.

Canon 760d and 300mm lens

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