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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 'Smiley Face' Planetary Alignment to Light Up the Sky on April 25

Rare Seven-Planet Alignment Visible This Week

February 2025 Sky Highlights: Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Rare Lunar Occultations

January’s Planetary Parade Offers Stunning Night Sky Views

2025 to Feature Rare Celestial Events, Including Planetary Alignments and Meteor Showers

Jupiter Reaches Closest Point to Earth and Opposition in Rare Astronomical Event

Jupiter to Shine Brightest of the Year During December 7 Opposition

October 2024 Skywatching: Supermoon, Meteor Showers, and a Rare Comet

2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winners Announced

Saturn Reaches Opposition: Best Viewing Opportunities This Weekend

Key Historical Events Remembered on August 24 and 25

Stunning Lunar Occultation of Saturn Captured in Astrophotography

Rare Lunar Occultation of Saturn Visible Tonight

Mars and Jupiter to Appear Closest in Sky Until 2033

August Skywatching: Perseid Meteor Shower and Planetary Conjunctions

Key Historical Events Remembered on July 22 and 23

ESA Mars Express Reveals Striking 375-Mile-Long Scar on Mars