On Monday, July 21, 2025, early risers across North America will be captivated by a rare astronomical event. A 15% illuminated waning crescent moon will pass directly in front of the dazzling planet Venus, providing a unique opportunity to see two of the night sky's brightest objects in apparent conjunction.
Monday, July 21, 2025
Waning Crescent Noon and Venus conjunction
On Monday, July 21, 2025, early risers across North America will be captivated by a rare astronomical event. A 15% illuminated waning crescent moon will pass directly in front of the dazzling planet Venus, providing a unique opportunity to see two of the night sky's brightest objects in apparent conjunction.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
2025 April 25 A Triple Conjunction
Venus, Saturn, and the crescent moon will align in a stunning triple conjunction, creating a smiley face in the sky on Friday morning
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Lunar Occultation of Venus
As the year turns, the young moon (7.5%) sweeps past Venus West one hour before sunset. Since the Moon is very close to Venus, the Moon blocks the light from Venus, and a lunar occultation event occurs for about one hour and 6 minutes (19:47 to 20:53)
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Moon (11.5%) & Venus Closest in Southeast
2019 Jan 2, we reach Earth’s closest point to the sun for this entire year. As the year turns, the young moon (11.5%) sweep past Venus southeast one hour before sunrise.
Monday, July 30, 2018
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