Large planetary alignment in June 2024

Around June 3, 2024, six planets — Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune — will align in the early morning sky. This large planetary alignment sounds exciting but not all the planets will be equally easy to see.

The easiest objects for observation will be Saturn (mag 1.1), visible from late night in Aquarius, and reddish Mars (mag 1.0) in Pisces. Neptune (mag 7.9) will also lie in Pisces but it requires binoculars with a good magnification. At dawn, Uranus (mag 5.8), Jupiter (mag -2.0), and Mercury (mag -1.4) will appear on the eastern horizon in Taurus, with Jupiter and Mercury potentially visible with the naked eye, though challenging for most locations due to their proximity to the Sun; to see Uranus you will need binoculars.

Schedule of June 2024 Astronomical Events:

June 1: Lunar occultation of Neptune (mag 7.9).
June 2: Moon passes 2°24′ from Mars (mag 1.0); comet 12P/Pons-Brooks (mag 6.6) at closest approach to the Earth.
June 3: Large planetary alignment of Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune 🌟; asteroid 43 Ariadne (mag 9.4) at opposition.
June 4: Jupiter (mag -2.0) passes 0°07′ from Mercury (mag -1.1) 🌟; Moon passes 3°34′ from Uranus (mag 5.8).
June 5: Moon passes 0°24′ from the Pleiades star cluster (mag 1.2), 4°31′ from Jupiter (mag -2.0), 4°32′ from Mercury (mag -0.9).
June 6: New Moon; Moon passes 4°30′ from Venus (mag -4.0).
June 9: Moon passes 1°54′ from Pollux (mag 1.2).
June 10: Daytime Arietids’ peak (ZHR = 30) 🌟; Moon passes 3°24′ from the Beehive star cluster (mag 3.1).
June 11: Comet 154P/Brewington (mag 10.0) passes perihelion.
June 12: Moon passes 3°18′ from Regulus (mag 1.4).
June 14: First Quarter Moon.
June 16: Moon passes 1° from Spica (mag 1.0).
June 17: Venus (mag -3.9) passes 0°53′ from Mercury (mag -2.0).
June 20: June Solstice 🌟; lunar occultation of Antares (mag 1.1).
June 22: Full Moon 🌟
June 27: June Bootids’ peak (ZHR = variable); lunar occultation of Saturn (mag 1.1) 🌟.
June 28: Last Quarter Moon; lunar occultation of Neptune (mag 7.9); asteroid 42 Isis (mag 7.7) at opposition; Mercury (mag -0.9) passes 4°42′ from Pollux (mag 1.1);
June 30: Comet 13P/Olbers (mag 7.5) passes perihelion. 🌟

*The highlighted events are the most important events of the month.

Major Events:

June Solstice 2024
On June 20, 20:50 GMT, the solstice will take place. On this day, the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere will be tilted closest to the Sun and experience the longest day and the shortest night. This is called the summer solstice and, in astronomical terms, marks the first day of summer.

Full Moon in June
On Saturday, June 22, the Full Strawberry Moon will light up the sky, reaching its brightest at 01:08 GMT. Observers can expect it to appear fully illuminated for about a day before and after this peak. Start watching after sunset on Friday, June 21, when the Moon will rise above the southeastern horizon, appearing larger and taking on a yellow tint.

Lunar occultation of Saturn
On June 27, one of June’s most remarkable celestial events will occur when Saturn passes incredibly close to the 69% illuminated Moon, just 0°06′ apart. Both will be clearly visible to the naked eye after midnight, with Saturn being the most prominent planet this month.

(Source: StarWalk, See Astronomical News for more)

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Mayan Time…

THE TRECENA OF DOG/OC: THE CREATION OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

MAYAN CALENDAR DAYKEEPER’S JOURNAL
11 Sun/AHAU (ah ‘how), Cherokee, Flower/Gun’tsi, Destiny Kin 180, Position 20 (Zero)
June 1, 2024, 06/01/2024

11 Sun/AHAU is the symbol of a Divine Illumination as a Personal Revelation.

11 Sun/Ahau (Cherokee, Flower/Gun’tsi) – Day 11 of 13 of the 1 Dog/OC trecena

Descriptions by Ian Xel Lungold (12 Sun/AHAU), wisdom preserved on MayanMajix.com

Galactic Tone 11: Resolution; 11 assists every new thing to find it’s place in the universe in the process of ‘fitting in.’ some modifications must occur. Eleven is the energy of dynamic actions facilitating change, simplification and improvement.

Sun/Ahau: Day of the ancestors and connection to their guidance. The divine face of the sun – lord, musician, singer, dancer, and marksman. Suns are artistic, heroic athletes, visionaries with wise judgement who lead and defend the people. So much is expected from themselves and by other people that unfulfilled expectations are a certainty. An accumulation of these disappointments may lead Sun to evade responsibilities, not accept corrections and even build resentment and disdain towards others. Suns should simplify their lives to be able to rise and shine with unconditional love once again.

A GOOD DAY TO: Ask for Wisdom and continued Honored Memory of our Ancestors.

Cherokee, Flower/GUN’TSI EK: Symbol is the Sun, place of abode of Great Spirit. The Sun creates, nurtures and is the super communicator, the way station that relays messages and energy from other stars in the galaxy; provides energy for channeling information from the Ancestors; speaking the Living Language of Light, which ignites the consciousness in others. Gold is the color of courage and opportunity of wealth. Creative arts, master craftsman expressing divinity and wisdom through their creations. The face of the flower follows the Sun gathering the fire of creativity, illuminating harmony and balance, resonating peace and continuity within the human spirit. This is the Sign of the Chalice of the Infinite, Caldron of Creation.

[Text in italics was the primary source of inspiration for my journal. These are the sources that started my journey and they are the reference for interpretation each day. By providing the original text, I hope to offer a way to see what inspired my thoughts and by including all the aspects – allow for something more to inspire you. Mayan descriptions are those written by Ian Lungold. Cherokee descriptions came from multiple sources. Links to sources and other resources of study are offered on the Daykeeper Resources Page. ~Debra]