Starwatch: Sliver of moon and bright Venus create delightful twilight conjunction
A rare astronomical event featuring a conjunction of a three-day-old moon and the planet Venus is visible in the twilight sky this week. Experts advise viewers to look toward the constellation of Cancer and warn against using optical devices before the sun has fully set.
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Illustration: Guardian Graphics View image in fullscreen Illustration: Guardian Graphics Starwatch Space Starwatch: Sliver of moon and bright Venus create delightful twilight conjunction Three-day-old moon will be about its own width away from luminous planet in constellation of Cancer
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