This week’s skywatching lineup offers unforgettable moments. As author Ray Bradbury once wrote, *“We are an impossibility in an impossible universe,”*—a feeling echoed in these celestial events.

Catch the Moon at 97% illumination just after sunset on June 13. Shadows along the craters give it a dramatic, 3D look. *“Consider it the lunar counterpart of ideal golden-hour illumination.”*

On this same day, remember Pioneer 10, the first spacecraft to cross Neptune’s orbit in 1983. Launched in 1972, it sent its last signal in 2003. *“Wandering forever among the stars are our tiny mechanical messengers.”*

On June 16–17, Mars and the star Regulus will align just 0.8° apart. *“The rusty-copper glow of Mars with the bright white-blue glow of Regulus… a scientifically engaging visual treat.”*

At 1:30 a.m. on June 19, look east to see Saturn close to the third-quarter moon. Use a telescope for a stunning view of Saturn’s rings. *“This one is worth the early wake-up call.”*

All week, Venus blazes in the pre-dawn sky, rising 2–3 hours before sunrise. *“Use it as your anchor point”* in the morning sky.