Closer every day: A spectacular 30-day collage of the Venus-Jupiter conjunction (photo)
Astrophotographer Soumyadeep Mukherjee has created a 30-day collage documenting the visual convergence of Venus and Jupiter in the night sky over Kolkata. The project captures the planets' subtle movements through the constellation Gemini using consistent camera settings.
Why it matters
This work highlights the intersection of amateur astronomy and artistic photography, providing a unique visual record of planetary motion for public engagement.
Astrophotography Closer every day: A spectacular 30-day collage of the Venus-Jupiter conjunction (photo) News By Anthony Wood published 13 June 2026 Venus appeared to move closer to Jupiter in Earth's sky, as the two planets drifted farther apart in space.
The article is a straightforward report on a photography project with no political or social agenda.
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