A remarkable sight will appear in the southwestern sky an hour after sunset on Saturday evening when Venus appears very close to a thin crescent moon. This celestial phenomenon is called a conjunction ...

Stargazers are in for a spectacular treat this weekend as Venus—often called the “Evening Star”—will appear right next to a delicate crescent moon in the night sky. This rare alignment will be ...

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When are moonless nights? It depends on the moon’s orbit. The moon’s 29.5-day orbit means it is opposite the sun (and thus visible all night) around full moon, making stargazing ...