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Crescent Moon and Venus light up night sky

A rare planetary alignment is lighting up the night sky—here’s how to see it

Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to glimpse all seven in one sweeping view.

BBC · 14h

Crescent Moon and Venus light up the night sky

On Saturday 1 February, some of our BBC Weather Watchers reported these sightings of the crescent Moon and Venus close together. With the clearest skies in the south-east of the UK on Saturday, viewing conditions were ideal for planet spotting.

Akron News Reporter on MSN · 1d

Stunning conjunction of Venus, crescent moon will be visible Saturday

A remarkable sight will appear in the southwestern sky an hour after sunset Saturday evening when Venus appears very close to a thin crescent moon. This celestial phenomenon is called a conjunction, which means two or more heavenly bodies appear very close to each other.

Daily Galaxy on MSN · 1d

Venus and the Crescent Moon to Create a Stunning Skywatching Event Tonight

Stargazers are in for a spectacular treat this weekend as Venus—often called the “Evening Star”—will appear right next to a delicate crescent moon in the night sky. This rare alignment will be especially visible across the Western Hemisphere,

February’s Night Sky: See The Planet Parade, A ‘False Dusk’ And A ‘Ramadan Moon’

Exciting February sky events include Venus at its brightest and closest to Earth, the moon occulting the Pleiades, and a ...

Travel + Leisure on MSN1d

You Can See a 7-planet Parade, the Snow Moon, and More in the Night Sky This Month — Plus a Valentine's Day Venus Surprise

Look to the southwest sky after sunset on Saturday, as the sliver of a waxing crescent moon nears bright Venus with Saturn ...

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7 planets will be visible in the night sky. Here's when, how you can see 'Parade of Planets.'

Known as the "Parade of Planets," the celestial event will feature appearances from Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune and ...

Digital Camera World on MSN2d

Astrophotography in February 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the ...

2025 Planet parade continues: How and when to see the planets align in the night sky

A planetary alignment, or a "planet parade" according to the internet, will grace our night sky just after dusk, according to SkyatNightMagazine. We'll see six planets in the first part of February – ...

WTAE Pittsburgh on MSN12d

Winter night sky spectacle: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn align in "planet parade"

In the depth of winter, a sweeping view of our solar system will glow in the night sky. In total six planets will be ...

See A Crescent Moon Beside Venus And ‘Groundhog Day: 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 ...

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The brightest planets in February's night sky: How to see them (and when)

Related: Night sky, February 2025: What you can see tonight [maps] Read more: Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2025 Looking for a telescope for the next night sky event? We recommend the ...