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The Sky Today on Sunday, June 21: A summertime lineup

The June solstice occurred on June 21, 2026, marking the longest day for the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest for the Southern Hemisphere. The evening sky features a lineup of three planets, two stars, and a waxing crescent moon. Mercury has reached its greatest distance from the sun.

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The June solstice has arrived alongside a specific alignment of planets and the moon in the western sky.

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  1. June 21 Solstice and Evening Planetary Lineup

    The June solstice occurred on June 21, 2026, marking the longest day for the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest for the Southern Hemisphere. The evening sky features a lineup of three planets, two stars, and a waxing crescent moon. Mercury has reached its greatest distance from the sun.

    What's confirmed:

    • The June solstice occurred on June 21, 2026.
    • The solstice is the longest day and shortest night for the Northern Hemisphere.
    • The solstice is the shortest day and longest night for the Southern Hemisphere.
    • The evening sky includes a lineup of three planets, two stars, and the moon.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mercury reached its greatest distance from the sun.
    confidence 90%