June 2025: The Best Events in the skies for you to Explore
What’s in the Sky for June 2025
June 2025 the days are the longest and the nights are shorter in the Northern Hemisphere. We can expect to stay up later to see the dark skies. That does not mean there is less to see, we just need to prepare for later nights. This is the time to explore the depths of the Deep Sky, the galaxies of Virgo and Coma Berenices, the Dark skies around Bootes and Hydra. As morning approaches, you can start to explore the Globular Clusters in Ophiuchus.
Each celestial event provides a unique opportunity to observe the cosmos. Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or a beginner looking to explore the night sky, these highlights will surely captivate your interest. Make sure to check the weather forecast as clear skies are essential for optimal viewing.
This Month the Rings of Saturn appear edge on, this is an event that happens every 13 to 15 years. This started in March, just as Saturn moved into conjunction with sun. It will appear in the morning sky with the rings edge-on. As Saturn rises earlier and earlier in the morning, you can get a chance to see the Rings emerge from being edge on and present the other side of the rings for the first time in 13 years.
June 2nd – First Quarter Moon. The Moon will be low in the sky to the south this month.
Evening Sky: Look for constellations like Bootes (Arcturus), Hercules and Leo with it’s brightest star Regulus. This is the last chance to explore the Galaxies of Virgo, and to look ahead to the Globular Clusters in Ophiuchus.
June 11 – Full Moon will be in Scorpio. On this night the Moon and Antares will be very close.
June 18th – Last Quarter Moon
June 25th – New Moon
The following table shows Solar System/Lunar Events in June 2025: March will be filled with fascinating solar system events. Each event provides a unique opportunity to learn more about our solar neighborhood. Make sure to plan a few stargazing nights to catch these celestial wonders. Print this and hang it on your wall!
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Venus at Greatest Elongation(dawn) Gibbous Moon near Regulus | First Quarter Moon | Noctilucent Clouds season begins this month | Int'l Astronomy Day Waxing Crescent Moon Near Mars |
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| 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Waxing Gibbous Moon near Antares (evening) | !! Low Full Moon thru the the night tonight | Full Moon (unusually Low in the south) | Earliest Sunrise at 40° N. Latitude | |||
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Mars less than 1 ° above Regulus (evening) | Last Quarter Moon | Summer Solstice (02:42UT) | ||||
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Waning Crescent Moon above Venus in the morning sky. | New Moon | latest Sunset at 40° N. Latitude | Saturn and Neptune 1 Degree apart in the morning pre dawn Sky. | |||
| 29 | 30 | |||||
| Peak time for Nocticlucent Clouds (Next 3 weeks) |
Deep Sky Highlights June 2025
This section will explore some of the most breathtaking deep sky objects you can observe in June 2025. From nebulae to star clusters, each object tells a story of the universe’s history and beauty. Make sure to have a good star map handy as you venture into the depths of the night sky.
For the best experience, consider visiting locations known for aurora viewing, such as national parks or remote areas with minimal light pollution. Bring warm clothing and snacks for a comfortable experience while you wait for the lights to appear.
Evening Sky
The constellation of Hercules and Bootes dominates the sky in the Evening.
Midnight Sky:
The summer Milky way presents itself to you around midnight.
M13, the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules, is another midnight target. With a telescope, you can see thousands of stars packed closely together, creating a beautiful sight that highlights the beauty of the cosmos.
Morning Sky:
In the morning sky we can expect to see the summer triangle of Cygnus, Aquilla, and Lyra and the stars of Pegasus before dawn.
Aurora/Northern Lights
The nights are beginning to get shorter, that does not mean that the Northern lights stop, it just means you might have to stay up later to see them.
Refer to our Astro-links page for detailed information on how to best prepare for aurora viewing and what equipment to bring.
Noctilucent Clouds
Noctilucent Clouds with Comet Neowise in July 2020
Noctilucent Clouds are high altitude clouds that are for most of year are invisible to us, however at this time of year they can be observed, the prime time for this is from the end of June to around mid July. Read more here.
These clouds re very photogenic and can be often imaged with a cell phone camera, around dusk or dawn. If there is Aurora in the sky they make an interesting image combined.
Meteor Showers
In June 2025, there are no significant meteor showers!
Comets
In June 2025 there are not significant comets to be observed. Visit our Astro-links page for information on Comets