Spot a celestial quartet and the brilliant star Vega in the June skies.
NASA highlights the best astronomical sights for June 2022, focusing on a visible planetary lineup and key deep-sky objects. This guide helps observers identify the morning sky's most prominent features, providing context for what to expect from these celestial bodies as the month progresses.
Throughout June 2022, observers can view a morning quartet consisting of Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and Mars. While these planets remain bright, they will gradually drift further apart over the following two months.
The month also offers a prime opportunity to observe the Hercules Cluster, known as M13. While a telescope provides the best view, even binoculars can resolve this globular cluster as a distinct fuzzy patch. Additionally, the constellation Lyra is easily identifiable by its brightest star, Vega.
