#1 – Basic Theory

Astro Tutorial #1.1 – What is there to see in the night sky – Part A (Planets)

Astro Tutorial #1.1 – What is there to see in the night sky – Part B (Deep Space Objects)

Astro Tutorial #1.2: A brief orientation in the night sky

Astro Tutorial #1.3: Using Stellarium

June 1:
Venus reaches its greatest western elongation, shining brilliantly in the pre-dawn sky. Ideal for morning planetary imaging—look east just before sunrise.

June 2:
The Great Hercules Cluster (M13) reaches its highest point in the sky. Excellent for telescopic astrophotography from dark-sky sites.

June 5:
Celebrate Galactic Tick Day—a quirky astronomical milestone marking our Solar System’s orbit around the Milky Way.

June 7:
The Arietid meteor shower peaks. While mostly active during daylight, early risers may catch a few bright meteors before dawn.

June 11:
The Strawberry Full Moon reaches its peak. It will be the lowest full moon in 18 years—look for its large golden glow near the horizon.

June 16:
Mars and Regulus appear close in the evening sky. Also, the Butterfly Cluster (M6) in Scorpius is at its best for deep-sky imaging.

June 19:
The Moon and Saturn meet in the early morning sky. A beautiful conjunction for wide-field or planetary setups.

June 21:
The June Solstice arrives at 02:42 UTC. The longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and shortest in the Southern—welcome the new season!

June 22:
The Lagoon Nebula (M8) in Sagittarius is ideally placed for observation. Use wide-field optics to capture its glowing clouds.

June 23:
The Moon passes near Uranus and the Pleiades before dawn. A great triple subject for wide-field astrophotography.

June 25:
New Moon. The sky is at its darkest—perfect conditions for Milky Way and deep-sky imaging.

June 27:
The June Boötid meteor shower peaks. Usually low in activity, but dark skies may reward patient observers with unexpected bursts.

June 29:
A conjunction of Saturn and Neptune offers a rare opportunity to frame two distant giants together.

June 30:
The Moon occults Mars in a dramatic celestial event visible from select regions—ideal for a lunar-planetary time-lapse.

All Month:
The Milky Way core is rising higher each night. Use the new moon week for wide-field shots from southern skies or dark rural locations.