What’s Up in the Sky This June? Here’s What You Can See in New York

If you're the kind of person who loves going outside at night and looking up just to see what’s up there, June’s sky has some things to see. You don't even need a telescope, because some planets can be seen with your own eyes. Here is what’s visible over New York in June.

Mercury: Sneaky Little Guy

Mercury makes a short appearance, but you’ve gotta be quick. Look toward the west right after sunset, from June 18th to July 6th. It’s low in the sky and doesn’t hang around for long, so if you're near a good spot with a good view of the horizon (like a park or hill), you have a chance

Venus: The Early Morning Show-Off

Venus is around all month long, and she’s impossible to miss. Super bright and rising in the east to southeast before the sun comes up. If you’re up early walking the dog, heading to work, or just can't sleep, look up—she’s that bright "star" that’s not actually a star. She’ll be doing this all the way through November.

Mars: Hanging Out After Dark

Mars is doing its thing in the east after sunset every night this month. It won’t be super bright, but it has a soft orangey glow if you know where to look. Just go outside after dinner and see if you can spot it—it’s kind of like a cosmic nightlight.

Jupiter: Nope, Not This Month

Jupiter's taking a break in June. You won’t be able to see it this time around, so just pretend it’s on vacation. It'll be back soon enough.

Saturn: Early Riser Vibes

Saturn is in the east to southeast sky before sunrise, kind of like Venus. If you're the early-to-rise type or just coming home late, you might catch it glowing faintly. It’s not super bright, but it’s there if you know where to look.

Uranus: Hiding Out

Uranus isn’t showing up this month either. It’s out there, but way too dim to see without serious equipment. We’ll try it again when it comes back around.

Neptune: Chillin’ Near Saturn

Neptune is out there before sunrise, hanging low to the left of Saturn, but it’s pretty much impossible to see without a telescope. Still cool to know it’s up there doing its thing, though.

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When my daughter was young, we would get out of the car and look in the sky. When time allowed, we would take a couple of minutes, look up and marvel at the canvas full of stars that God gave us to see and enjoy.