Planet Mercury might also make a rare appearance just below the celestial trio!
 |
File Photo
Mark Your Calendars: A Smiling Sky on April 25!
Smiling Face" to Grace the Sky on April 25 – A Stunning Natural Phenomenon NASA Confirms: "Smiling Face" to Appear in the Sky on April 25!
According to NASA, this week, Venus, Saturn, and the Moon will align in the sky before dawn on April 25, creating a "smiling face" shape.
This incredible sight will occur just before sunrise, around 5:30 AM local time, near the eastern horizon. In this formation, Venus will be the highest in the sky, with Saturn beneath it, and a thin crescent moon slightly to the north, completing the triangle. The three celestial objects will create a visual effect resembling a smiling face.
The phenomenon will be visible to the naked eye under clear weather conditions and can be observed from most parts of the world. However, the window for viewing is brief, as the Sun will rise roughly an hour later.
The planet Mercury might also be visible slightly below the alignment, although its lower position near the horizon could make it harder to spot depending on local conditions.
In astronomical terms, this "smiley face" effect occurs when celestial objects appear close to each other in the sky. When three objects align, it’s known as a "triple conjunction," a relatively rare and visually stunning phenomenon. |