Stargazers witnessed a visual treat last week with the Moon, Venus, and Saturn alignment in the early morning sky to form a rare and whimsical “smiley face” shape.
The celestial event occurred shortly before sunrise on Friday, April 25, and it was visible for a brief window — around 30 to 40 minutes before dawn.
During this time, a slender waning crescent Moon appeared to the left of bright Venus, with the dimmer Saturn completing the trio. Together, the three celestial bodies formed a skewed smile-like pattern in the eastern sky.
Venus and the Moon are easily visible to the naked eye, but spotting Saturn required binoculars or a small telescope due to its lower brightness.
Observers were also urged to avoid looking directly at the Sun during or after sunrise, as doing so can cause serious and irreversible eye damage. Proper timing and safe viewing practices are essential.
Another Celestial Highlight: Closest New Supermoon of 2025
Two days later, on April 27, another astronomical milestone occurred: the closest new supermoon of the year.
On this date, the Moon passed just 221,917 miles (357,280 km) from Earth — about 17,000 miles closer than average.
Despite its invisibility, this supermoon marked an important point in the lunar cycle and offered a reminder of the Moon’s dynamic orbit around our planet.
