On Jan. 3, 2025, the "Evening Star" Venus and a waxing crescent moon crossed the night sky in an event known as a conjunction, where two objects share the same right ascension or celestial longitude.

New photos have revealed the "love planet" Venus looking unrecognizable as it prepares to line up for a striking conjunction ...

Venus is the space fan‘s darling this week, as a NASA spacecraft prepares to do a fly-by of the planet on Nov. 6 and get a few new photos on its way to study the sun.

Venus is around 38million kilometers away from Earth at its closest point (Picture: Ian Sproat/pictureexclusive.com) Venus beside the crescent Moon won’t be the only celestial treat this month.

The thin, waning crescent of the Moon, illuminated by earthshine, contributes to the trio, making it a picturesque arrangement against the predawn canvas. Astrophotographer Giovanni Passalacqua ...

In early June, Venus will appear half full, then shrink to a crescent shape as the weeks go on. As the planet approaches Earth, its crescent will thin out and become brighter.

Stunning pictures of Venus spotted next to crescent Moon. Image source, PA Media. Image caption, Venus used to be mistaken for a star because it glows so brightly in the night sky.

The thin crescent moon will be seen above Venus on Tuesday just before daybreak if you look to the east-northeastern sky, according to Space.com's report. ... China Photos/Getty Images.