Venus and crescent Moon dazzle stargazers across UK

In Photos: Venus And The Crescent Moon Dazzle — When To See It Next
A close conjunction of Venus and the crescent moon were seen across the world this weekend. Here are the best images of one of the night sky's most arresting sights.
Venus and Moon captured in skies above region
Venus and the crescent Moon were spotted in the sky above the East Midlands - and stargazers managed to capture photos of the celestial scene. The second planet from the sun could be seen with the naked eye in the UK and other countries on Friday.
Venus and crescent Moon stun stargazers
In the UK's Whitley Bay, a shining waxing crescent Moon glows with Venus to the right [PA Media] Stargazers around the globe were treated to a stunning celestial scene on Friday as Venus appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon.
Venus shines bright beside the crescent Moon
Stargazers were treated to a special sight as Venus appeared next to the Moon on Friday night. The second planet from the Sun could be seen with the naked eye in areas with clear skies and low light pollution across the northern hemisphere.
Stunning pictures of Venus spotted next to crescent Moon
Stargazers were treated to a spectacular display last night, as the planet Venus could be seen shining brightly next to a crescent Moon. Avid astronomers around the world got some incredible snaps of it,
Venus and crescent Moon dazzle stargazers across UK in rare celestial event
Last night, stargazers around the world witnessed a rare celestial event as Venus aligned with a crescent moon in the night sky.
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