Observation by Andrew Paterson: Venus and Jupiter in the Evening Sky

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Andrew Paterson

Observer

Andrew Paterson

Observed

2026 Jun 02 - 21:45

Uploaded

2026 Jun 03 - 11:50

Objects

Venus
Jupiter
Castor
Pollux

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Constellation

Gemini

Field centre

RA: 07^h37^m
Dec: +25°16'
Position angle: +35°41'

Field size

16° × 12°

Equipment

iPhone 16Pro

Exposure

3s f/1.8 ISO 1250

Location

Hill Head, Hampshire

Target name

Venus and Jupiter approaching Conjunction

Title

Venus and Jupiter in the Evening Sky

About this image

A zoomed iPhone image of Venus and Jupiter with Castor and Pollux above in the evening twilight sky. Venus and Jupiter are approaching conjunction on 9 June

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