Venus And Crescent Moon Dazzle — When To See It Next

In Photos: Venus And The Crescent Moon Dazzle — When To See It Next
A close conjunction of Venus and the crescent moon were seen across the world this weekend. Here are the best images of one of the night sky's most arresting sights.
Venus and the moon light up the night sky in gorgeous photos from around the world
Venus is particularly bright in the night sky this month, outshining even Sirius, the brightest star. For observers at mid-northern latitudes, the planet remains visible for about four hours after sunset throughout January, making it an excellent time to observe Earth's " evil twin ," as showcased in the stunning photos below.
What’s that bright light just under the crescent moon? It isn’t a star
The clear skies of South Florida made perfect conditions for seeing a beautiful crescent moon Friday. However, residents also got a show of a rare celestial event — a brightly lit Venus.
Venus and crescent Moon stun stargazers
The planet appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon on Friday.
Stargazers Treated To Stunning Celestial Scene As Venus Appears Beside Crescent Moon. See Pics
On Friday night, the planet was visible to the naked eye in areas with clear skies and minimal light pollution.
Venus shines bright beside the crescent Moon
Despite not being a star at all, Venus has been dubbed the Morning or Evening Star because it has in the past been mistaken for one due to its bright shine making it visible in both the morning and the evening. More recently, it’s been mistaken for manmade objects like satellites and drones.
Venus and Moon captured in skies above region
Venus and the crescent Moon were spotted in the sky above the East Midlands - and stargazers managed to capture photos of the celestial scene. The second planet from the sun could be seen with the naked eye in the UK and other countries on Friday.
Venus and crescent Moon dazzle stargazers across UK in rare celestial event
Last night, stargazers around the world witnessed a rare celestial event as Venus aligned with a crescent moon in the night sky.
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