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See a cosmic 'smiley face' in early morning sky

See a cosmic 'smiley face' in the early morning sky as the moon greets Saturn and Venus tomorrow

Well, in the predawn hours of April 25 it literally will be thanks to a double conjunction that will see Saturn, Venus and the moon combine to form a grinning face in the predawn sky. To spot the celestial 'smiley face,

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Mercury, Venus and Saturn to delight stargazers in a parade across the night sky

According to NASA, the planetary phenomenon will be clearest about 45 minutes before sunrise, low in the eastern sky and appearing near the moon. Venus and Saturn will be the easiest to spot — but for those with a clear view of the horizon, Mercury can be observed hanging low and bright in the cosmos.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Night sky smiles down on Earth with crescent moon, Venus, and Saturn alignment

Skywatchers can enjoy a celestial alignment of the crescent moon, Venus, and Saturn on April 25, with Mercury visible near the horizon.

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Happy Earth Day 2025! Write your name in NASA satellite images and celebrate our planet (video)

April 22 is traditionally known as Earth Day, the occasion where we pause as temporary travelers on our 'blue marble' to ...

‘Smiley face’ alignment of moon and planets in view Friday morning

The internet has been abuzz with the possibility of sky watchers seeing a “smiley face” in the eastern sky above the horizon ...

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Two planets align with moon to form celestial 'smiley' in the night sky

A rare celestial event will brighten Texas skies on Friday, April 25, as two planets join the crescent Moon to form a smile ...

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Meet the DJs spinning Earth Day into nightlife

But the days that immediately follow it, April 23 through 27, will mark the eighth annual offering of a relatively under-the-radar series of climate events: Earth Night. Organized by a small ...

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