Witness One of the Youngest Moons of the Year with Venus Tonight!
The Daily Galaxy • • science
Key Points:
- On the evening of March 19, skywatchers can observe a rare celestial event where Venus, the "Evening Star," will guide viewers to a razor-thin crescent moon less than 24 hours old and only 1% illuminated.
- The crescent moon will appear about 7 degrees to the lower right of Venus, positioned low in the western sky just 2 to 5 degrees above the horizon, making it visible for only a short time shortly after sunset.
- This young crescent moon is an exceptionally rare sight, with an illuminated arc of just 130 degrees, much thinner than a typical crescent moon, coinciding with the March equinox for a unique alignment of the Sun, Moon, and planets
