A close conjunction of Venus and the crescent moon were seen across the world this weekend. Here are the best images of one of the night sky's most arresting sights.

The clear skies of South Florida made perfect conditions for seeing a beautiful crescent moon Friday. However, residents also got a show of a rare celestial event — a brightly lit Venus.

The planet appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon on Friday.

Watford photographers snapped these amazing images of the Crescent Moon close to Venus tonight as January delivers spectacular evening skies

Stargazers across India are in for a treat tonight as three celestial bodies, the Moon, Venus, and Saturn, aligned in a rare planetary event.

Stargazers were treated to a spectacular display last night, as the planet Venus could be seen shining brightly next to a crescent Moon. Avid astronomers around the world got some incredible snaps of it,

Photographers across Dorset have been sharing their incredible photographs of the crescent moon and Venus. Stargazers were able to spot the second planet from the sun with the naked eye on Friday night.

Stargazers were treated to a special sight as Venus appeared next to the Moon on Friday night. The second planet from the Sun could be seen with the naked eye in areas with clear skies and low light pollution across the northern hemisphere.