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Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society DartfordA Planetary Conjunction

A Planetary Conjunction

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9th June 2026 @ 8:45 pm – 9:45 pm
2026-06-09T20:45:00+01:00
2026-06-09T21:45:00+01:00
Astronomical Event

After sunset on the night of Tuesday the 9th of June

above the N – NW horizon

the planets Jupiter & Venus will be 1.6° apart

if you plan to observe / image this event remember to dress for the conditions

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Mercury At Greatest Eastern Elongation

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8:45 pm A Planetary Conjunction
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