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Venus to Align Between Earth and Sun in Rare Inferior Conjunction

The celestial event on March 22 will transition Venus from the evening to morning sky but remains invisible to the naked eye due to the sun's glare.

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Overview

  • Venus will reach its inferior conjunction on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 9 p.m. EDT, passing between Earth and the sun.
  • The event occurs approximately every 19 months as Venus's orbit brings it closer to the sun than Earth's orbit.
  • Observers won't be able to see Venus during the conjunction due to the sun's intense glare, requiring specialized equipment for observation.
  • Following the conjunction, Venus will transition to the morning sky, becoming visible as the 'Morning Star' just before sunrise in the coming days.
  • Scientists view the event as an opportunity to study planetary movements, while upcoming NASA missions aim to explore Venus's formation and differences from Earth.