To date it has been a superb winter for viewing the queen of the planets, Venus. February marks the pinnacle of the evening visibility of Venus as it stands like a sequined showgirl nearly halfway ...

As the moon moves through its various stages, it experiences several phases of partial light. These range from a banana-shaped crescent moon ... time can be measured without calendars.

Stargazers worldwide have been treated to the first glorious night sky sight of 2025 — a panorama of bright planet Venus and a delicate crescent moon. Best viewed on Jan. 3, the duo appeared to ...

Venus will be near its maximum brightness, while the moon is both in its waxing crescent phase and at its monthly 'perigee'—its closest approach to Earth—10,500 miles nearer than average at ...

For that evening a lovely crescent ... is some background information to help you better understand (and enjoy) what you'll be seeing in the sky on Saturday evening. If you're looking for binoculars ...