Venus and crescent Moon dazzle stargazers across UK

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 crescent Moon stun stargazers
The planet appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon on Friday.
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.
When To See The Moon Eclipse Seven Stars As Venus Shines: The Night Sky This Week
I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).
Stunning pictures of Venus spotted next to crescent Moon
Stargazers were treated to a spectacular display last night, as the planet Venus could be seen shining brightly next to a crescent Moon. Avid astronomers around the world got some incredible snaps of it, as it could be seen from Turkey to China and here in the UK.
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 spotted with crescent moon in Oxfordshire night sky
Stargazers across Oxfordshire were treated to a mesmeric display as the planet Venus and the waxing crescent moon illuminated the evening sky. As evening twilight darkened on Friday, January 3, Venus and the moon were visible to the naked eye in the night sky.
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 shines bright beside the crescent Moon
Stargazers were treated to a special sight as Venus appeared next to the Moon on Friday night. The second planet from the Sun could be seen with the naked eye in areas with clear skies and low light pollution across the northern hemisphere.
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.
Hosted on MSN2h
Inspiring images of stars, planets and the moon taken from around the world
Accessible to anyone the world over, witnessing the majesty of the solar system, including the Milky Way, and its billions of ...
Astronaut’s Moon Photo Reveals a View We’ll Never See on Earth
Captured from the ISS, a stunning image of the waning crescent Moon over Quebec showcases the distinct vantage point of space ...
Astronaut’s ‘glowing fingernail clipping’ is actually the moon
Don Pettit is on a roll. Just days after sharing a breathtaking shot of Earth, the American astronaut has followed up with an ...
Space on MSN10d
Don't miss these 15 spectacular moon events in 2025
Here are the best lunar events to see in 2025, including the Major Lunar Standstill, eclipses, occultations and conjunctions involving the moon.
Live Science on MSN4d
Saturn will disappear behind the moon for skywatchers in Europe on Saturday. Here's how to see it.
Get your binoculars out! On Saturday (Jan. 4), skywatchers in the U.K. and most of Western and Central Europe will be able to see Saturn vanish behind the crescent moon — an event known as a lunar ...