Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

Stargazers across the globe were treated to a stunning sight on Friday as Venus appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon. The celestial event was visible to the naked eye in countries like the ...

In the UK's Whitley Bay, a shining waxing crescent Moon glows with Venus to the right ... has been visible since 26 December and will continue until 12 January. Dr Robert Massey, deputy director ...

Stargazers around the globe were treated to a stunning celestial scene on Friday as Venus appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon ... been visible since 26 December and will continue ...

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 ... has been visible since 26 December ...

A crescent Moon and the planet Venus straddle a cross ... which has been active since 26 December. As the shower reaches its peak on 6 January, observers will have a chance to witness shooting ...

Here, you’ll find M35, a bright, 5th-magnitude open cluster visible to the naked eye under dark skies. Spanning roughly half a degree — the same apparent width as the Full Moon — M35 sits ...

On the night of Friday January 3, 2025, people across the globe were treated to a rare and stunning celestial event as Venus appeared next to a crescent moon ... the UK from December 26 to ...

The eight lunar phases, in order, are: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. The cycle repeats once a month ...