Is June really a good month for astrophotography in the northern hemisphere? With solstice imminent the days are long and darkness is at a premium. You’ll have to stay up late to see the stars of Leo, Cancer and Gemini sinking into the western horizon after dark while sunrise comes just seven or eight hours later as seen from northern latitudes.
Although there are a few notable conjunctions this month – notably both Venus and Mars among the stars of the photogenic Beehive Cluster (M44) – June is perfect for imaging passing satellites (which glint during the long twilight) and space clouds (more on them below).
