Is there a better way to begin your day than with a smile? How about going outside and seeing a Large smile in the sky? You can do that on Thursday. Awaken early and view the scene with people worldwide.
What To See
Skywatchers could receive a bit of cosmic positivity if they look up shortly before dawn on April 25. Venus, Saturn, and the moon will briefly align during a rare triple conjunction to resemble a smiley face when viewed from Earth. The trio will offer its grin for about an hour near the eastern horizon before the sun rises.
When Is This?
This phenomenon occurs around 4:30 am on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Where Should I Look?
Anyone wanting to view the conjunction should find a clear eastern horizon from which to observe,” NASA Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson told local Kansas TV station KSNT.
What Will I See?
Venus will be the higher of the two “eyes,” Saturn will be the lower, and the thin, crescent moon grin will appear slightly lower and farther north. The smile will be visible to the naked eye, although a backyard telescope or pair of binoculars should allow you to better look at the moon’s details.
Mercury may also appear below the triple conjunction depending on your location, although it will remain out of sight below the horizon for many. Unlike other regional sky events such as a total eclipse, the upcoming triple meeting should be visible to almost anyone worldwide.
