Skywatchers across the globe are in for a spectacular pre-dawn show on Thursday, September 19, as the waning crescent moon aligns closely with Venus and the bright star Regulus. The rare sight, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Josh Dury Astrophotographer Josh Dury captured a stunning celestial scene early Friday ...

On Thursday, September 19, a paper-thin waning crescent moon will rise before dawn, sliding close to Venus and Regulus in the eastern sky. Only about two percent of the moon will be lit, one of its ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. On Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24, 2025, it will be ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The moon, Venus and the Pleiades open star cluster will form an unusual celestial triangle on ...

You might want to start your Sunday extra early this weekend. That's because on June 22, a triangular arrangement of the waning crescent moon flanked by Venus and the Pleiades star cluster will be ...

Celestial meetups abound in the night sky this month, from eye-popping planet pairings to a crossing of the moon and Mars. Even better: you can view many of June’s best sky sights from a city or the ...

Skywatchers awed by the brilliant planet Venus shining with the crescent moon this week are in good company. The striking celestial lights also drew the watchful gaze of President Barack Obama, a new ...

Watch this stunning pairing in the pre-dawn sky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A pairing-off of the brightest planet and a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights ...