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See a cosmic 'smiley face' in early morning sky

New moon of April 2025 sees Venus and Saturn join up in the sky this weekend

The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a conjunction) in the predawn sky.

Space.com on MSN · 19h

See a cosmic 'smiley face' in the early morning sky as the moon greets Saturn and Venus tomorrow

Well, in the predawn hours of April 25 it literally will be thanks to a double conjunction that will see Saturn, Venus and the moon combine to form a grinning face in the predawn sky. To spot the celestial 'smiley face,

NPR · 23h

Mercury, Venus and Saturn to delight stargazers in a parade across the sky

According to NASA, the planetary phenomenon will be clearest about 45 minutes before sunrise, low in the eastern sky and appearing near the moon. Venus and Saturn will be the easiest to spot — but for those with a clear view of the horizon, Mercury can be observed hanging low and bright in the cosmos.

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Cosmic Parade: Planets, the Moon, and a Comet Dazzle Over Paranal

A dazzling snapshot from ESO’s Paranal Observatory captures a rare sky parade — the Moon, a comet, and nearly every visible planet strung across the heavens. This celestial lineup is an optical ...

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7 night sky events to see in April, from a meteor shower to the ‘pink moon’

The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.

Sacramento Bee22d

Meteors, micro moon and ‘city of stars’ to appear above California. Here’s when

From ancient stars to streaks of comet dust, there’s plenty in store for California skygazers in April. Dazzling streams of shooting stars will light up the night sky ... Other names for the ...

Treasure Coast Newspapers22d

Micromoon and 'smiley face' visible in night sky this month. What to know and where to look

April's full moon, a micromoon, will be on April 12. The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak April 21-22 A crescent moon combines with Venus and Saturn for a "smiley face" in the sky on ...

Manchester Evening News15d

How to see the Pink Moon as rare 'micromoon' meets one of the brightest stars in the sky

April's full Moon, known as the Pink Moon, is a rare 'micromoon' – and it will be shining next to one of the brightest stars in the night sky. If that wasn't enough, the Pink micromoon will ...

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