Venus and the crescent moon stun astrologers

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A brilliant waxing crescent moon shines over Whitley Bay in the UK with Venus to the right

PA Media A brilliant waxing crescent moon shines over Whitley Bay in the UK with Venus to the right — A brilliant waxing crescent moon shines over Whitley Bay in the UK with Venus to the right

On Friday, stargazers around the world were treated to a stunning celestial scene as Venus shone brightly above a crescent moon.

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

Venus is often called the Evening Star or the Morning Star because, when visible, it appears to be the brightest “star” in the sky.

More astronomical delights are in store this new year as January 2025. will be a good month for spotting Venus and Saturn. Be sure to look up at the sky on January 18, as these planets will appear just 2.2° apart.

A crescent moon and the planet Venus are located on a cross atop the Quebec Baptist Church in Ellaville, Georgia

Reuters A crescent moon and the planet Venus sit on a cross atop the Quebec Baptist Church in Ellaville, Georgia — A crescent moon and the planet Venus are located on a cross atop the Quebec Baptist Church in Ellaville, Georgia

In Turkey’s capital Ankara, the moon and Venus are seen together next to the Kocaitepe Mosque

Getty In Turkey's capital Ankara, the moon and Venus are seen together next to the Kocaitepe Mosque — In Turkey’s capital Ankara, the moon and Venus are seen together next to the Kocaitepe Mosque

Stargazers may also be able to spot shooting stars blazing across the sky, such as Quadrantidial meteor shower continues.

This rain, which is expected to peak on Saturday, has been visible since December 26 and will continue until January 12.

Dr Robert Massey, deputy director of the UK’s Royal Astronomical Society, said watchers hoping to catch a glimpse of the fireworks after sunset would need to get “as far away from light pollution as possible”.

“If you have time to look around and the weather is nice, then take a look because it’s the perfect New Year’s treat.”

Venus appears next to a crescent moon in the night sky in Kolkata, India.

Getty Images Venus appears next to a crescent moon in the night sky in Kolkata, India. — Venus appears next to a crescent moon in the night sky in Kolkata, India.

A quadrantidian meteor shower is seen in the night sky over the Great Wall on January 4, 2025. in Beijing, China.

Getty Images A quadrantidian meteor shower is seen in the night sky over the Great Wall on January 4, 2025. in Beijing, China. — A quadrantidian meteor shower is seen in the night sky over the Great Wall on January 4, 2025. in Beijing, China.

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