New Delhi: On June 9, Venus and Jupiter will appear remarkably close to each other in the sky, a stunning celestial event known as a planetary conjunction, and the Nehru Planetarium will host a special late-evening sky observing session on the front lawns of the Teen Murti Bhawan here, officials said on Saturday.
Jupiter takes approximately 12 years to complete one orbit around the Sun, while Venus completes its orbit in about 224 days. As a result, the conjunction between these two planets occurs approximately every 10 to 15 months, the planetarium, affiliated with the Prime Minister’s Museum and Library in Delhi, said in a statement.
The previous conjunction between Venus and Jupiter was observed on August 12, 2025. While the conjunction between Venus and Jupiter is not rare, it remains “among the most exciting astronomical events to the naked eye,” she said.
This celestial convergence of planets will be easily visible with the naked eye across India, although binoculars or a telescope may provide a more impressive view, officials said.
To celebrate the celestial event, the Nehru Planetarium in Delhi will organize a free public sky viewing session on the front lawns of Teen Murti Bhawan from 7:30 pm onwards, the release said.
She added: “The conjunction will be visible until approximately 8:30 pm, depending on weather and sky conditions. Astronomy enthusiasts are invited to join this special observing session.”
The two bright planets visible from Earth, Venus and Jupiter, will appear remarkably close to each other in this stunning celestial event.
The statement said: “Although Jupiter is 900 million kilometers away from Earth and Venus is 180 million kilometers away, the two planets appear side by side in the sky due to their alignment along our line of sight. At their closest approach, they will be separated by an angular distance of 1.5 degrees, which is approximately equal to the width of a little finger at arm’s length.”
Both Venus and Jupiter are currently visible in the evening sky. The planetarium said that in the coming days, Venus will appear gradually higher above the western horizon, while Jupiter will gradually descend toward the sun.
On June 9, their apparent paths will bring them extremely close together, creating a beautiful and unforgettable sight for observers.
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