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Venus

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Rare Dawn Conjunction of the Moon, Venus and Regulus Thrills Early Risers on Sept. 19

The spectacle delivered naked-eye views for many observers as brief lunar occultations were limited to narrow viewing paths.

Crescent Moon Joins Ongoing Six-Planet Pre-Dawn Parade

Venus and Jupiter to Converge Under One Degree on August 12 Pre-Dawn Sky

Earth’s Aphelion and Mercury’s Greatest Elongation Usher in July’s Night Sky Highlights

May Sky Guide: Southern Hemisphere Highlights Planetary Alignments and Constellations

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

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

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

Jupiter to Shine Brightest of the Year During December 7 Opposition

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

August Skywatching: Perseid Meteor Shower and Planetary Conjunctions