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Photographer:
Giuseppe Pappa
Location of Photo:
Pedara,Sicily,Italy
Date/Time of photo:
07-11/06/2026 19:10UT
Equipment:
Canon 760d and 300mm lens
Description:
This composite image captures the spectacular planetary conjunction of Venus and Jupiter between June 7 and June 11, 2026. Photographed from Pedara, Sicily, Italy, the sequence tracks Jupiter's swift orbital path relative to a central, brilliant Venus, showcasing their changing separation over five consecutive evenings. The closest approach occurred on the evening of June 9, reaching a minimum apparent distance of 1° 36'. Each of the five daily frames was captured shortly after sunset using a Canon EOS 760D paired with a 300mm telephoto lens, utilizing a 1-second exposure to balance both bright planets against the deepening twilight. Reciprocal angular distances are precisely annotated to illustrate the 3D geometry of t
