Overview

• The rare triple conjunction of Venus, Saturn, and a crescent Moon will form a 'smiley face' in the eastern sky on April 25, 2025.
• The event will be visible around 5:30 a.m. local time worldwide, just before sunrise, weather permitting.
• Venus and Saturn will appear as the 'eyes,' while the crescent Moon will create the 'smile' in this triangular alignment.
• Observers with clear horizons may also briefly glimpse Mercury below the alignment, though it will be harder to spot.
• The conjunction follows the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, adding to a season of notable astronomical phenomena.