Venus and crescent moon stun stargazers

[Kyng]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3rqe2ndl0lo


(Source: Reuters / Above article)

Stargazers around the globe were treated to a stunning celestial scene on Friday as Venus appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon.

The planet was visible to the naked eye from the UK to the US, Turkey and China.

Venus is often called the Evening Star or Morning Star because, when it is prominent, it appears like the brightest "star" in the sky.

More astronomical delights are expected this new year, as January 2025 is going to be a good month to spot both Venus and Saturn. Make sure to take a look up into the sky on 18 January, as those planets will be appear just 2.2° apart.

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If you want to see more pictures of this, there are several in the linked article .

I personally didn't look out for this display last night, but I do remember seeing an unusually bright 'star' (which I suspect may well have been Venus ). Maybe I'll have to have another look tonight!

[Opal Fruit]

Ooh, I did see this! Got pointed out to me, though I hadn't read about it or anything. Wondered whether it was a planet that was shining so brightly! 🟡 The crescent moon 🌙 also reflected another moon, at least from looking through the window.

[Kyng]

The crescent moon 🌙 also reflected another moon, at least from looking through the window.

Submit that to QI, as proof that there's more than one moon . I'm sure they'll be able to do something with it !