The full buck moon will reach its peak illumination on Thursday, July 10. It’s just one of this month’s celestial highlights.

The following week, Mars will appear right next to the crescent moon on July 28 and will be visible during the first hour or two after sunset, according to NASA.

July 21 & 22 – Moon, Venus, & Jupiter – Look toward the east this morning to find a lovely scene, with the crescent Moon and Venus, plus several bright stars. And if you have a clear view toward the ...

The crescent moon will rise alongside Venus and the Pleiades star cluster in the predawn hours on June 22.

Indeed, a “celestial smiley” moment is coming soon — this time featuring the crescent Moon and Saturn, with bright Venus hovering nearby to complete that “smiley” look.

Look for bright Venus low in the eastern sky for about two hours before the sun rises all month long. The crescent moon and Venus will appear close together in the early morning eastern sky on ...