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Venus, Saturn, and Moon to Form Rare 'Smiley Face' in Pre-Dawn Sky

A rare triple conjunction will be visible for about an hour on April 25, offering a fleeting celestial spectacle before sunrise.

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Saturn, Venus and the moon are lining up to make a cosmic smiley face, similar (but not exactly the same) to the one seen in this stock image.
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Overview

  • The alignment of Venus, Saturn, and a waning crescent Moon will create a 'smiley face' formation in the eastern sky early on April 25, 2025.
  • The event will be visible for approximately an hour starting around 5:30 am local time, just before sunrise, depending on weather and horizon clarity.
  • Venus will appear as the brightest 'eye,' with Saturn dimmer and closer to the horizon, while the Moon will form the 'smile.'
  • Observers need no special equipment, though binoculars or telescopes can enhance views of Saturn's faint glow and the Moon's earthshine.
  • Astronomers recommend finding a clear, unobstructed eastern horizon for the best chance to view this rare celestial alignment.