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Venus and Jupiter appear close together in photos taken across Heilongjiang on June 9, illustrating a rare planetary alignment for astronomy fans.
A rare Venus‑Jupiter conjunction was captured in a series of photographs across Heilongjiang province on June 9, offering a striking visual of the two planets appearing “near‑touching” despite being hundreds of millions of kilometres apart【1】.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Date of event | June 9 |
| Locations photographed | Six cities in Heilongjiang (e.g., Harbin, Jiamusi, Shuangyashan) |
| Phenomenon | Venus‑Jupiter conjunction (same geocentric right‑ascension or ecliptic longitude) |
| Visual description | Planets look close together, described as “near‑touching” |
The alignment occurs when Venus and Jupiter share the same geocentric right‑ascension or ecliptic longitude, making them appear side by side from Earth’s perspective. In reality, the two worlds remain separated by several hundred million kilometres, a fact emphasized by the Xinhua reports【2】. The photos, taken by various photographers—including drone shots in Shuangyashan and ground images in Jiamusi—show the same visual effect across different locales, underscoring the widespread visibility of the event.
Photographers from the Xinhua News Agency’s Heilongjiang bureau documented the conjunction in seven distinct spots: the ski resort at Yabuli, the city of Fujiang, and districts such as Hulan in Harbin. Each image is credited to a specific photographer (e.g., Liu Dapeng, Chen Zhiguo) and includes captions that repeat the same explanatory note about the conjunction’s appearance and actual distance【3】. The series was compiled as a “starry sky album” and distributed through multiple Chinese news platforms, including NetEase and Xinhua’s own photo gallery.
The June 9 conjunction provides a vivid reminder that celestial alignments can create striking visual phenomena while the underlying distances remain vast, offering both photographers and sky‑watchers a memorable snapshot of planetary motion.
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