‘Cosmic Kiss’ Alert: Venus and Jupiter To ‘Kiss’ After Sunset Tonight in Rare Sky Event; When and Where To Watch

Skywatchers around the world are turning their eyes to the western evening sky as Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets visible from Earth, appear unusually close together in a rare celestial event popularly known as a 'cosmic kiss'. The planetary conjunction reached its peak on June 8–9, 2026, offering one of the most striking astronomical sights of the year.