June Skywatching: A Celestial Spectacle Not to Be Missed!
In June 2023, skywatchers can observe Mars and Venus drawing closer each night, Saturn leading Jupiter into the morning sky, and the bright stars Spica and Arcturus shining overhead on June evenings, along with the Summer Triangle. The June solstice on the 21st marks a unique alignment of the crescent Moon, Venus, and Mars. Other highlights include Mars in the Beehive Cluster on June 1-2, a full moon on June 3, and a new moon on June 18. The solstice also helped the Ancient Greeks understand the size of Earth with remarkable accuracy.