US EditionTwo planets will align with the moon to create a 'smiley face' in the sky: How to catch a glimpse
- Venus, Saturn, and a crescent moon align low in the eastern sky on the mornings of April 24 and 25.
- Venus recently switched from an evening object to a morning one, enabling this alignment in the dawn sky.
- Observers need a clear view of the eastern horizon to see the three bright objects.
- Brenda Culbertson noted "To some people, the triangle...may appear as a smiley face."
- This celestial event occurs shortly after the Lyrid meteor shower peaked and precedes the Eta Aquariids.
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Venus, Saturn and the Moon set to form rare ‘smiley face’ planet alignment
Venus and Saturn are set to align with the crescent moon on Friday morning in a rare astronomical event. Stargazers will be treated to a rare sight this week as Venus, Saturn and the Moon align to create a “smiley face” formation in the night sky. This rare alignment will be visible for about an hour at around 5.30am on Friday morning, with sunrise taking place at around 6.30am. “On the morning of April 25, in the eastern sky just before sunrise…
Will a ‘smiley face moon' be visible for Chicago residents this week?
Stargazers could be treated to an interesting sight in the sky later this week thanks to two planets and the waning crescent moon, but will area residents be able to see it? According to EarthSky, the phenomenon will occur as the planets Venus and Saturn rise in the eastern sky on the morning of Thursday, April 25. Those planets will serve as the “eyes” of the smiley face, while the waxing crescent moon will serve as the “smile” in the image. Wh…
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