The crescent moon joins 3 planets in a beautiful sunset sky show tonight The crescent moon will shine alongside Jupiter, Venus and Mercury as it passes through the Beehive open star cluster on June 17. Astrobitica June 16, 2026 (Last updated: June 16, 2026) 1 minute read The crescent moon will shine alongside Jupiter, Venus and Mercury as it passes through the Beehive open star cluster on June 17. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Super El Niños may lose their punch in a warming worldNext: ‘Geriatric’ butterfly species lives nearly three times as long as their relatives