When to see the beautiful sight of a crescent moon and Venus this weekend as the “Evening Star” returns to shine all summer. Jupiter will also be on show.

Tonight, March 19, skywatchers will witness one of the rarest and most breathtaking sights of the year as Venus, known as the“Evening Star,” guides observers to a razor-thin crescent moon. Less than ...

This drone photo taken on March 20, 2026 shows the planet of Venus next to the moon in the twilight sky over Shuangyashan ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. March 19: Mercury stands still The Moon passes 5° north of Venus at 9 A.M. EDT, although neither is visible then. Instead, ...

Look west after sunset on March 19 to try spotting a razor-thin crescent moon less than 24 hours old with brilliant Venus lighting the way.

A celestial event called a conjunction featured the moon, Venus, and the star Regulus on Sept. 19. The trio will still be shining on Sept. 20, but Venus and Regulus will be further from the moon. The ...

This month’s stargazing agenda brims with planet sightings. We have planet pairings, moon-planet hangouts, and a special treat to end the month: several evenings with all seven of our space neighbors ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Early risers on Sunday, June 22, are in for a pre-dawn treat ...

From multiple northern lights sightings to a double meteor shower, it's safe to say that April has already been an incredible month for stargazers. The excitement continues this week when the moon and ...

Venus loomed bright in the sky early Friday morning, but if you missed it, you'll get another chance if you're an early riser tomorrow. Venus appeared in a conjunction with the moon and the star ...

A trio of planets accompanied the moon in the sky on Friday, Dec. 10. Jupiter, Saturn and Venus fell in line with the crescent moon in the southwestern sky shortly after nightfall, according to ...