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| Venus and crescent Moon stun stargazers | Venus and crescent Moon stun stargazers |
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| In the UK's Whitley Bay, a shining waxing crescent Moon glows with Venus to the right | In the UK's Whitley Bay, a shining waxing crescent Moon glows with Venus to the right |
| Stargazers around the globe were treated to a stunning celestial scene on Friday as Venus appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon. | Stargazers around the globe were treated to a stunning celestial scene on Friday as Venus appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon. |
| The planet was visible to the naked eye from the UK to the US, Turkey and China. | The planet was visible to the naked eye from the UK to the US, Turkey and China. |
| Venus is often called the Evening Star or Morning Star because, when it is prominent, it appears like the brightest "star" in the sky. | Venus is often called the Evening Star or Morning Star because, when it is prominent, it appears like the brightest "star" in the sky. |
| More astronomical delights are expected this new year, as January 2025 is going to be a good month to spot both Venus and Saturn. Make sure to take a look up into the sky on 18 January, as those planets will be appear just 2.2° apart. | More astronomical delights are expected this new year, as January 2025 is going to be a good month to spot both Venus and Saturn. Make sure to take a look up into the sky on 18 January, as those planets will be appear just 2.2° apart. |
| A crescent Moon and the planet Venus straddle a cross on top of Quebec Baptist Church in Ellaville, Georgia | A crescent Moon and the planet Venus straddle a cross on top of Quebec Baptist Church in Ellaville, Georgia |
| In Turkey's capital Ankara the Moon and Venus are seen together alongside the Kocatepe Mosque | In Turkey's capital Ankara the Moon and Venus are seen together alongside the Kocatepe Mosque |
| The waxing Moon and Venus above Edinburgh Castle | |
| Stargazers may also be able to spot shooting stars blazing across the skies, as the Quadrantid meteor shower continues. | Stargazers may also be able to spot shooting stars blazing across the skies, as the Quadrantid meteor shower continues. |
| This shower, which is expected to peak on Saturday, has been visible since 26 December and will continue until 12 January. | This shower, which is expected to peak on Saturday, has been visible since 26 December and will continue until 12 January. |
| Dr Robert Massey, deputy director of the Royal Astronomical Society in the UK, said observers hoping to catch a glimpse of the celestial fireworks after sunset will need to get "as far away from light pollution as possible". | Dr Robert Massey, deputy director of the Royal Astronomical Society in the UK, said observers hoping to catch a glimpse of the celestial fireworks after sunset will need to get "as far away from light pollution as possible". |
| "If you have the time to look out and the weather is good, then do take a look because it's a perfect new year treat." | "If you have the time to look out and the weather is good, then do take a look because it's a perfect new year treat." |
| Venus appears beside a crescent Moon in the night sky in Kolkata, India | |
| Quadrantid meteor shower is observed in the night sky over the Great Wall on January 4, 2025 in Beijing, China | |
| The Moon and Venus shine down on a street in York, England | |
| Historic Norwich Cathedral in Norfolk, England is outshone by Venus and the Moon |