On June 9, 2026, Jupiter and Venus will nearly touch in a rare celestial alignment, visible to the naked eye and enhanced by modern astronomical tools. This event underscores how technology bridges humanity’s curiosity with the cosmos, blending orbital mechanics, software precision, and open-source innovation.
The Mechanics of a Planetary Conjunction
The near-encounter between Jupiter and Venus hinges on their orbital trajectories around the Sun. Jupiter, the largest planet, orbits at ~5.2 AU, while Venus,
