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IN PHOTOS: Jupiter is closest to Venus right now in a 'Cosmic Kiss'; check 5 fascinating facts

Updated On: 10 June, 2026 11:50 AM IST | Haren Sharma

Look to the sky and witness this remarkable celestial event as brilliant planets Jupiter and Venus have come together in a striking conjunction, and will be visible for the next five days. Here's all you need to know about the astronomical event

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Watch Jupiter and Venus light up the sky in a dazzling planetary conjunction. Photo Courtesy: Pexels
Watch Jupiter and Venus light up the sky in a dazzling planetary conjunction. Photo Courtesy: Pexels
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What is a planetary conjunction? A planetary conjunction is a celestial event where two or more planets appear exceptionally close together in the night sky as viewed from Earth

What is a planetary conjunction?

A planetary conjunction is a celestial event where two or more planets appear exceptionally close together in the night sky as viewed from Earth

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An optical illusion Despite these Jupiter and Venus appearing very close or touching each other, they are separated by a distance of millions of kilometres. Usually, they are anywhere between 675 million to 825 million km, as it keeps on changing. However, now they are approximately 1.5 degrees apart when looking at them from the Earth, but they are actually 727 million kilometers away from each other. Previously both the planets had conjunct in August 2025
An optical illusion
Despite these Jupiter and Venus appearing very close or touching each other, they are separated by a distance of millions of kilometres. Usually, they are anywhere between 675 million to 825 million km, as it keeps on changing. However, now they are approximately 1.5 degrees apart when looking at them from the Earth, but they are actually 727 million kilometers away from each other. Previously both the planets had conjunct in August 2025
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The brightest pairVenus typically shines as the brightest celestial object after the Moon, with Jupiter taking the second spot. Their combined glow is so strong that the pair can be easily spotted without binoculars or a telescope, even before the sun has fully set

The brightest pair
Venus typically shines as the brightest celestial object after the Moon, with Jupiter taking the second spot. Their combined glow is so strong that the pair can be easily spotted without binoculars or a telescope, even before the sun has fully set

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Distance vs brightness right now Interestingly, Venus appears significantly brighter than Jupiter, even though it is much smaller. This happens because Venus is so much closer to Earth at approximately 38 million km, than usually seen at about 39 million km. Conjunction of both these planets occurs on average once every 13 months, but their visibility from Earth varies significantly. Sometimes they occur too close to the Sun to be seen, making spectacular viewing events happen only once every few years
Distance vs brightness right now
Interestingly, Venus appears significantly brighter than Jupiter, even though it is much smaller. This happens because Venus is so much closer to Earth at approximately 38 million km, than usually seen at about 39 million km. Conjunction of both these planets occurs on average once every 13 months, but their visibility from Earth varies significantly. Sometimes they occur too close to the Sun to be seen, making spectacular viewing events happen only once every few years
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Astrological significance According to Vedic Astrology, this conjunction creates a complex dynamic between worldly desires and spiritual wisdom, as both planets are transiting through the Cancer sign, where both planets are considered to be powerful 
Astrological significance
According to Vedic Astrology, this conjunction creates a complex dynamic between worldly desires and spiritual wisdom, as both planets are transiting through the Cancer sign, where both planets are considered to be powerful 

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