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Rare Triple Conjunction of Venus, Saturn, and Moon Captivates Skywatchers Worldwide

The April 25 celestial event created a ‘smiley face’ in some regions and an inverted ‘sad face’ in others, marking a decade-spanning astronomical rarity.

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The rare celestial display known as a “triple conjunction” occurs in astronomy when three celestial bodies appear very close together in the night sky.
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Overview

  • The rare alignment of Venus, Saturn, and a crescent Moon, known as a triple conjunction, was observed globally on April 25, 2025, just before sunrise.
  • In most regions, the celestial bodies formed a smiley face, while viewers in Singapore and parts of Southeast Asia saw an inverted sad face due to local viewing geometry.
  • The event required clear skies for visibility, with Venus and the Moon visible to the naked eye, while Saturn often needed binoculars or a telescope to discern.
  • Triple conjunctions of this nature occur approximately once every 10 years, involving an inferior planet in retrograde and a superior planet near opposition.
  • Attention now shifts to the upcoming new supermoon on April 28, the second-closest of 2025, though it will not be visible to the naked eye.