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Rare 'Smiley Face' Alignment of Moon, Venus, and Saturn to Grace Pre-Dawn Sky

The celestial conjunction, visible for about an hour on April 25, coincides with the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower.

Rare Seven-Planet Alignment Visible This Week

Rare Planetary Parade to Feature All Solar System Planets in February

Six-Planet Alignment Dazzles Night Sky in January 2025

Venus and Crescent Moon Dazzle Stargazers Worldwide

Rare Nova Explosion Expected to Illuminate the Night Sky This Year