Not surprisingly, Venus is nicknamed “Morning Star” for when it’s visible before dawn in the east and “Evening Star” for when it can be seen in the west after dark.

That’s the case with this week’s rare “Smiley Face Moon” that’s been creating a buzz. People have been looking forward to April 25, when two bright “stars” are supposed to form the ...

Rare ‘smiley face’ will light up the night sky on April 25 The triple conjunction event involves Saturn, Venus, and a crescent moon. Andrew Paul Apr 21, 2025 1:57 PM EDT ...

The moon will be below Venus as well, but to the east. As such, this 'smiley face' will be tilted on its side, pointing toward the southeast, and not vertically oriented in the sky.

The moon will rise at 4:53 a.m. on Friday, giving you a small window to be able to see this conjunction. For less than an hour, this alignment will be visible before sunrise. According to Kelly ...

A rare 'smiley face' will appear in the sky on April 25th. Venus, Saturn, and the crescent Moon will align before sunrise. This triple conjunction will form a perfect triangle.