What's that bright “star” in the sky ... appears in the night sky above a crescent Moon on January 3, 2025 in Qionghai, Hainan Province ... [+] of China. (Photo by Meng Zhongde/VCG via Getty ...

Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

Venus is particularly bright in the night sky this month, outshining even Sirius, the brightest star. For observers at mid-northern latitudes, the planet remains visible for about four hours after ...

Known as the Evening or Morning Star, Venus is often ... REUTERS/Sam Wolfe The crescent Moon is pictured in Buenos Aires on January 3, 2025. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP) ...

A stunning new photo captures the moon and Saturn engaged in a cosmic game of peek-a-boo. On Jan. 4, Saturn briefly hid behind the crescent moon, escaping the view of skywatchers in Europe ...

Venus, often referred to as the "Evening Star," shone brightly just above the delicate crescent moon, creating a picturesque scene that many took the opportunity to capture and share. The duo’s ...

Venus, often referred to as the "Evening Star," shone brightly just above ... region made the most of the occasion, with images of the crescent moon and Venus over Broken Scar, rural landscapes ...

On Jan. 3, 2025, the "Evening Star" Venus and a waxing crescent moon crossed ... in the stunning photos below. Josh Dury caught this gorgeous photograph of the moon and a brilliant star-pointed ...

BBC Weather Watcher Georgie photographed the Moon and Venus in the sky above Crich in Derbyshire Venus and the crescent ... "star" in the sky. Tammy Weather Watcher Tammy submitted this photo ...

Stargazers were treated to a spectacular display last night, as the planet Venus could be seen shining brightly next to a crescent Moon ... the Morning or Evening star, even though it's a planet ...