Astrophotographers shouldn’t hang about in June. With the last quarter moon rising on Thursday, May 30, the first 10 nights or so of the month will be the best for deep-sky imaging without moonlight getting in the way. That goes double for June in the northern hemisphere, with the imminent solstice meaning few hours of true darkness.
Luckily, the night sky always offers riches, with this month featuring some planetary conjunctions, excellent views of the Milky Way and a beautiful "Strawberry Moon,’’ the lowest-hanging full moon of the year. Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in June 2024…
