Stargazing Tenerife in June 2026
Escape the Football. Discover the Universe.
June marks the beginning of summer in Tenerife, but while many holidaymakers gather around giant screens for a Summer of Football, another spectacle is unfolding high above the island.
Far from the crowds, noise and busy sports bars, the volcanic landscapes of Teide National Park offer something altogether different: a front-row seat to the universe.
At over 2,000 metres above sea level, beneath some of the clearest skies in the world, June is one of the finest months of the year for stargazing in Tenerife.
Whether you're travelling as a couple, family, group of friends or simply looking for a peaceful evening away from the football frenzy, the night skies above Mount Teide deliver a show that no stadium can compete with.
Moon Phases for June 2026
Third Quarter Moon
As the moon wanes, later nights become ideal for exploring faint deep-sky objects without lunar glare.
June 8, 2026
New Moon
This new moon brings the darkest skies. Perfect for viewing stars & galaxies with binoculars or telescopes.
June 15, 2026
First Quarter Moon
The lunar crescent returns, offering dramatic shadows across the lunar surface visible through telescopes.
June 21, 2026
Full (Strawberry) Moon
Bright skies. Great for moon photography and dramatic landscapes, but limits faint stars.
June 29, 2026
What's Visible in Tenerife's Night Sky During June 2026?
The Summer Milky Way Returns
June sees the glorious return of the Milky Way stretching across the night sky.
From Teide National Park, away from light pollution, our guides can reveal the glowing river of stars that forms our home galaxy. Hidden within it are countless star clusters, nebulae and distant celestial treasures waiting to be explored through our telescopes.
Many guests are amazed to discover that what appears to be a faint cloud overhead is actually billions of stars packed into our galaxy.
Summer Constellations Rising
June also welcomes some of summer's most recognisable star patterns.
Beehive Cluster
The Beehive Cluster, also known as Messier 44 (M44) or Praesepe, is an open star cluster in the constellation Cancer. It's one of the nearest open clusters to Earth and one of the brightest in the night sky, making it ideal for wide-field astrophotography. Containing hundreds of star it makes for a beautiful, glittering image.
Ring Nebula (M57)
Messier 57, also known as the Ring Nebula, is one of the most famous and well-studied planetary nebulae in the night sky.
At the heart of the Ring Nebula lies a white dwarf—the intensely hot, exposed core of the original star. This remnant emits powerful ultraviolet radiation, which energizes the surrounding gases and causes them to emit light, creating the nebula’s distinctive glow.
Arcturus Star (Guardian of the Bear)
Arcturus, also known as the Guardian of the Bear, is one of the most brilliant and prominent stars in the night sky.
A red giant star, Arcturus is the brightest star in the constellation Boötes, which lies near Ursa Major, the Great Bear. You can easily locate it by following the arc of the Big Dipper's handle—"Arc to Arcturus." This makes it a favourite for both amateur and seasoned stargazers.
M81 & M82
The Beehive Cluster, also known as Messier 44 (M44) or Praesepe, is an open star cluster in the constellation Cancer. It's one of the nearest open clusters to Earth and one of the brightest in the night sky, making it ideal for wide-field astrophotography. Containing hundreds of star it makes for a beautiful, glittering image.
The Great Globular Cluster of Hercules
The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules, also known as Messier 13 (M13) or NGC 6205, is a prominent globular cluster located in the constellation Hercules. It's one of the brightest and most easily visible globular clusters from the Northern Hemisphere. M13 contains over 100,000 stars and is a popular target for amateur astronomers.
The Strawberry Moon
The Full Strawberry Moon rises on 29th June.
Despite its name, it won't appear pink. Instead, it often takes on a beautiful golden-orange glow as it rises above the horizon, creating spectacular photographic opportunities from the volcanic landscapes of Teide National Park.
Signs of the Zodiac visible in June 2026
As darkness falls, many familiar zodiac constellations become visible.
Scorpio
The magnificent celestial scorpion dominates southern skies and contains the bright red giant star Antares.
Sagittarius
Often called "The Teapot", Sagittarius points directly towards the centre of our Milky Way Galaxy.
Libra
Visible in the western sky during early evening.
Virgo
Home to Spica, one of the brightest stars visible from Tenerife.
