Astronomical Events
June 1 – 7, 2026

Written by Mia Astrology

Moon Phase This Week

Waning Gibbous → Last Quarter

After the Full Moon on May 30, the Moon begins waning.

June 1–4: Waning Gibbous
– Rises later each night
– Bright early in the evening
– Sets after sunrise
Deep-sky viewing improves slowly each evening.

Last Quarter Moon — June 5, 2026
– Rises around midnight
– Highest near sunrise
– Sets around midday

Deep-Sky Viewing Highlights
Best nights: June 6–7 (early evening)

Top Targets:
– M13 in Hercules
– M92 in Hercules
– Ring Nebula (M57) in Lyra
– The Summer Triangle rising in the East

Planet Watch

After Sunset (West):
– Venus very bright
– Mars fainter
– Jupiter bright and steady

Before Sunrise (East):
– Saturn rising earlier

Local Viewing Windows (approximate)

United States:
Evening: 9:00–11:00 PM ET
Pre-dawn: 3:30–5:30 AM

United Kingdom (BST):
Evening: 9:30–11:45 PM
Pre-dawn: 2:45–4:45 AM

Australia:
Evening: 6:30–9:00 PM
Pre-dawn: 4:45–6:00 AM

How to Use This Week:
– Best deep-sky evenings: June 6–7
– Best cluster viewing: Hercules region
– Best twilight planet viewing: 30–75 minutes after sunset