A stunning sequence of images capturing the setting of Venus near the crescent Moon, taken from Estonia. The three frames show Venus's apparent movement relative to the Moon over time, mimicking the iconic Earthrise image but from an Earthly perspective. This precedes an annular solar eclipse.

Astronomy Picture from 21/06/2020

Moon Occults Venus

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap200621.html


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A two-frame mosaic telescopic image shows a lunar occultation of Venus. The first frame shows a crescent moon with Venus visible to the right, near the horizon. The second frame shows Venus disappearing behind the moon's dark limb. Captured near Las Cañas, Uruguay on September 8th.

Astronomy Picture from 13/09/2013

Crescent Moon Meets Evening Star

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130913.html


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A stunning sunset over Viverone Lake, Italy, features a crescent moon and Venus in conjunction, captured on December 26th. A sailboat is silhouetted against the vibrant colors of the sky reflecting on the calm water, creating a peaceful and serene astronomical scene.

Astronomy Picture from 29/12/2011

Conjunction at Sunset

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap111229.html


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Moon and Venus in the night sky with glowing red and white mushroom lights below

Moon and Venus tonight in Mid Devon
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