Rare Cosmic Trio Conjunction: Moon, Venus, and Mars in June 2023

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Rare Cosmic Trio Conjunction: Moon, Venus, and Mars in June 2023
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On June 21, 2023, the solstice will bring the first day of summer to the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of winter to the Southern Hemisphere. Skywatchers can spot a cosmic trio of the crescent moon, Venus, and Mars in the solstice sky. The waxing crescent moon will be glowing next to brilliant Venus with the much dimmer Mars nearby. The lineup will tilt the opposite direction in the Southern Hemisphere.

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