A remarkable celestial event occurred over Saudi’s Northern Border region on Saturday night, where the moon and Venus appeared in conjunction!

This phenomenon, visible to the naked eye, captivated onlookers as the crescent moon and Venus came within just three degrees of each other, creating a spectacular view shortly after sunset.

The brightness of the moon and Venus created a spectacular sight!

According to Majed Abu Zahra, chief of the Jeddah Astronomy Society, the sight was particularly striking due to the brightness of the moon and Venus—two of the three brightest objects in the night sky. The stunning display was enhanced by a faint glow known as Earthshine, where sunlight reflected off Earth gently illuminated the unlit portion of the moon’s surface.

This conjunction marks the start of an exciting month for stargazers, with more celestial events on the horizon

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Abu Zahra announced that Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will make its appearance in mid-October, possibly visible to the naked eye as it passes 20 to 25 degrees northwest of Venus. Additionally, Venus will align with the star Antares on October 25, and by the end of the month, the planet will draw closer to Earth, presenting a more detailed view through telescopes.

Conjunctions like this are special moments in astronomy when celestial bodies appear close to each other in the sky. Venus, often referred to as the “Evening Star,” continues to be a mesmerizing sight for enthusiasts around the world.