The young moon of June offers unusually clear sightlines to Mercury, Venus and Jupiter grouped in the western sky after sunset Saturday.
Thin crescent moonlight adds context without overpowering the brighter planets lined up along the ecliptic plane.
Photographers capture the scene with short telephoto lenses to frame all three worlds above twilight-colored clouds.
Educators said the arrangement makes an approachable entry point for families new to stargazing.
Atmospheric turbulence near the horizon may cause planets to shimmer, a normal effect corrected by patience and repeated glances.
Cloud-free windows may last only minutes at some latitudes, so planners check hourly forecasts before driving to dark sites.
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Sources:
https://www.space.com/stargazing