Starry sky June 2025

The starry sky June 2025: In June 2025, the sun is high, the days are long and the nights are short. Still, there is plenty happening in the sky this month - for those who know where and when to look. Whether you're a beginner with binoculars or an advanced stargazer with a telescope, this is the guide to what you can see in the starry sky of June 2025.

Starry June 2025: What can be seen in the night sky?

Summer begins ... with a glow

June 21 is the official start of summer: it is the longest day of the year. Around that time, you notice something special in the sky: the full moon of June 11, also called the Strawberry Moon, hangs low on the horizon. Not because strawberries grow on the moon, but because early agricultural cultures linked this moon to strawberry season. Because of its low position, the moon often turns golden yellow or orange - a beautiful sight to capture with a smartscope.

Do you have a telescope with a reasonably large focal length (such as a classic refractor or Dobson)? Then you can see craters and shadows across the lunar surface with ease. With a short telescope like the Seestar, you'll also see the moon well, but for planets it is less suitable - more on that later.

Starry sky June 2025: planets in the sky, but not all equally visible

In June, a few interesting planets slide by. But fair's fair: you do need a little luck ánd a good time to spot them.

• On June 1 Venus is in its most beautiful spot in the morning sky: just before sunrise, you can see her as a bright ‘star’ low above the eastern horizon. You don't need a telescope to find her.
• On June 8 Jupiter and Mercury appear very close together just after sunset. But beware: this happens low on the horizon, so look for a spot with no buildings or trees to the west. With the naked eye, you can see them as two dots. A telescope makes it more exciting - but only if you don't have a telescope with a short focal length. Because then you won't get a sharp planetary image.

Note that smart telescopes such as the Seestar are perfect for star clusters and nebulae, but planets such as Jupiter or Saturn do not show them well without heavy post-processing. That's because such telescopes have a short focal length remember that if you're considering buying one.

Falling stars: June Bootids

Maybe you've never heard of it: the June Bootiden. This meteor swarm peaks around June 27 and is a bit mysterious. Some years you hardly see anything, other years dozens of stars fall down per hour. They move slowly and so are easy to follow. You don't need a telescope - just stand somewhere dark and you can see a lot of sky. And wait.

Deep-sky in June: star clusters galore

With the moon out of view around June 25 (New Moon), you have ideal conditions for looking further into the universe.

What can you see?

• M13, the Hercules cluster, is a beautiful globular cluster of stars. You can see it with binoculars as a fuzzy patch, but a telescope shows an entire cluster of stars.
• Also M10 and M12, in the constellation Serpent Bearer, are highly visible this month. Perfect for deep sky observations.

Note that the less light pollution, the better you will see these objects. And make sure your telescope is properly adjusted - or temporarily rent one through our rental page.

What do you need.

To see something from this month, you don't need much. But this helps:

• A clear horizon (for the planets).
• A dark place (for deep-sky objects).
• A telescope with enough range - no Seestar or other short scope if you want to spot planets.
• And if at all possible: patience.

In conclusion

June may not be a month of endless dark nights, but it is a month full of subtle beauty. Planets emerging at dusk, meteors appearing unexpectedly, and a moon sinking like a golden orb - that's what you can expect.

Want to know which telescope fits what you want to see? Check out our selection guide for beginners or ask your question to our chatbot AstroBob, available day and night.